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Spider on a Bicycle – The Boat Inn loop from Aboyne

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Spider on a Bicycle – The Boat Inn loop from Aboyne

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Spider on a Bicycle – The Boat Inn loop from Aboyne

02:18

8.64km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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163 m

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

971 m

View of Aboyne Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good surface away from the roads and through woodland. Along this section of the path you can spot Aboyne castle which is privately owned.

Tip by

3.41 km

Barbed wire on the ground

Highlight • Structure

7.49 km

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.

Tip by

7.58 km

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.

Tip by

8.47 km

Vintage Car Remains

Highlight • Structure

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

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8.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.49 km

1.23 km

1.08 km

109 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

2.27 km

1.43 km

811 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Spider on a Bicycle – The Boat Inn loop from Aboyne

Spider on a Bicycle

View of Aboyne Castle

Barbed wire on the ground

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

The Boat Inn

Vintage Car Remains

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