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Drum Castle – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Robert Gordon University

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Drum Castle – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Robert Gordon University

Moderate

17

riders

Drum Castle – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Robert Gordon University

02:54

48.1km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 439 m for 15 m

After 45.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

485 m

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice easy cycle/walk & can still see an old station that is not used now.

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23.3 km

Marketmuir Wood

Forest

32.8 km

Robert Rossie's Wood

Forest

4

34.0 km

Drum Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Visiting the castle is by guided tour only, opening hours on the National Trust for Scotland Website. Several woodland paths can be explored anytime, there is a charge to park in the car park.

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5

40.8 km

Old station on the Deeside Way

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6

45.4 km

Bieldside Inn

Highlight • Other

Great pint of Tenants

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7

46.3 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

The Deeside Way traces the former Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Ballater. You pass old railway stations as you ride the 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free trail through the beautiful Aberdeenshire …

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

7.55 km

2.46 km

276 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

5.96 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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