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Birse And Ballogie

Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

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Aberdeenshire

Birse And Ballogie

Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

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Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

03:30

13.3km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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106 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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6.30 km

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

On maps the visitor centre is marked with the name Braeloine, and has toilet facilites. From here there are plenty short trails to enjoy in the glen.

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6.37 km

Bridge of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge leads from the car park to the visitor centre and all of the trails, including the trail to Mount Keen. A beautiful old bridge, with some nice picnic spots beside it.

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6.90 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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7.30 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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10.4 km

Paved Path to Glen Tanar

Highlight • Cycleway

Can use this track to get to Glen Tanner and avoid road

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13.3 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

2.18 km

1.56 km

516 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

3.94 km

2.19 km

832 m

730 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Bridge of Tanar

St Lesmo's Chapel

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Paved Path to Glen Tanar

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