Routes

Aberdeenshire, offers a wide range of scenic and historic sites and a wide selection of potential cycle routes to suit all abilities and needs whether leisurely rural rambles, rewarding long distance rides or challenging mountain biking. The Council has developed a series of leaflets on cycling in Aberdeenshire, one for each of its six areas. These leaflets detail routes for leisure cycling, using a combination of on-road and off-road sections, and are available from Area Offices and Tourist Information Centres.

Aberdeenshire Council is currently developing a new range of cycle maps which will be available in Spring 2010. They will include recreational routes and commuter routes and will be published in paper form and online.

North Sea Cycle Route

The North Sea Cycle Route encircles the North Sea, connecting Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark Sweden and Norway, with some 5500 kilometres of signed route. Find out more by visiting the North Sea Cycle Route website.

SUSTRANS Route 1

Route 1 is a signposted cycle route linking Dover with Inverness, Caithness and the Northern Isles. 109 miles are in Aberdeenshire, coinciding with the North Sea Cycle Route. Find out more by visiting the SUSTRANS website.

Formartine and Buchan Way

The Formartine and Buchan Way follows the former route of the Formartine and Buchan Railway, running through the heart of rural Aberdeenshire. Today the Fortmartine and Buchan Way provides an exciting and safe path for all the family to use either cycling, walking or on horseback. View the Formartine and Buchan Way

Gordon Way

Read about the Gordon Way

Insch Cycle Map

Three circular routes, waymarked with coloured arrows, provide leisurely opportunities to explore the rolling hill country between Insch and the Hill of Foudland, with sweeping views over the Pictish province of The Garioch of Bennachie.

Insch on the Map for Cyclists

Historic Routes

A centuries-old network of drove roads, military roads, mediaeval highways and mountain passes extends throughout Aberdeenshire.

Contact: transportation@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or telephone 01224 664773.