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Knockie Viewpoint – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

Knockie Viewpoint – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

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Knockie Viewpoint – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

01:52

24.6km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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869 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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954 m

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down at the bridge there are paths that split off along the side of the river Dee. There are good views and wildlife to be seen along the way.

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4.06 km

Rest and Be Thankful Stone

Highlight • Monument

A nice spot for a rest on the Fungle Road singletrack route. There's a handy bench that I'm told used to have a view of the surrounding hills before the trees got big.

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15.0 km

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

17.2 km

Knockie Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Knockie Viewpoint gives grand views across the estate and the forests, which have all been planted since 1953. The benches here also provide a comfortable seat to enjoy the view.

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18.2 km

St Lesmo's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the 1870s, St Lesmo's Chapel is a lovely building in a picturesque setting. There are services here during the summer months, though the building is often locked. If …

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18.6 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

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21.3 km

Tower O'Ess

Highlight • Other

On the edge of a valley, at the entrance, you'll discover the Tower O'Ess. This lovely gatehouse conversion is situated by the River Tanar, surrounded by tall Scots Pine trees. …

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

3.71 km

2.76 km

952 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

3.56 km

860 m

338 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

13°C

97 %

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Knockie Viewpoint – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

The Boat Inn

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Rest and Be Thankful Stone

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Knockie Viewpoint

St Lesmo's Chapel

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Tower O'Ess

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