Section 2 of 3, Deeside Way
Dinnet to Potarch
6.4 miles (10.2 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: NO 459 987. Finish: NO 607 971. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 51 m of climbing and 124 m of descent; highest point 161 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dinnet.
- Bus stop
- Crossroads, 50 m from the start. Directions NO 459 987
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions NO 459 987Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions NO 461 982Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions NO 463 981
Getting back
The section finishes at Potarch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Potarch Rd End, 230 m from the finish. Directions NO 608 973
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 76%, paved or flagged 24%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Cafés
- Corner House, Aboyne: 4.5 miles in.Spider on a Bicycle, Aboyne: 4.5 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The Black Faced Sheep, Aboyne: 4.5 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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