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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Tarland

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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Tarland

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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Tarland

02:10

27.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

10.4 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

Tip by

2

11.2 km

Vintage Car Remains

Highlight • Structure

Remains of a vintage car, possibly a race car. A short walk from the Aboyne square car park.

Tip by

3

11.5 km

The Black Faced Sheep

Highlight • Cafe

Great café, serving some brilliant food options. Also a small shop with gifts and home decor.

Tip by

13.7 km

Bell Wood

Forest

5

17.3 km

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

Tip by

B

27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

6.65 km

6.21 km

4.72 km

1.50 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

8.56 km

4.31 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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