Last Updated: 2nd Aug 2024
Birsemore Loop
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Submitted by Lauren Mai Anderson
Last Updated: 2nd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 39 ?
8.2km
345m
340m
Last Updated: 2nd Aug 2024
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Submitted by Lauren Mai Anderson
Last Updated: 2nd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 39 ?
8.2km
345m
340m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Open farmlands
Sealed Road
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.3%
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1:30
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
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Starting from the Boat Inn, Aboyne. Cross the bridge and turn left, run along the road for a short section until you come to a grass field on your right and head straight up the field on the visible track and enter the woods. Go through the gate and turn right up the hill, keep going up, up, up on an obvious track with a few obstacles until your calves are screaming and you reach the top!
From the top, turn right and run along the top of the hill before dropping down to the right and picking up a gravel track, continue straight on at the cottage and continue up the gravel track.
Keep your eyes peeled for another right turn, it’s harder to spot and takes you back into the woods and eventually brings you to a fun wee descent, cross the fence at the bottom and you end up on the newly upgraded Fungle Road.
Turn left and follow the path all the way to the tarmac road, veering left down a tree-lined path to reach the road, from here you will see the bridge again and it's just a short distance back to the Boat Inn for some refreshments!
Available in the main village of Aboyne, approximately 1km from the start. The Boat Inn has toilets available to customers.
There is ample roadside parking by the pub.
1 km
3 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
Definitely one to download the GPX for if you don’t know the area, there are multiple path splits and some easy to miss turnings off the main track. Multiple other track in the area to extend or change the route.
Generally good.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Drinkable water is available from the stream in the final section of run.
Sections can be muddy after rain, and prone to snow in the winter.
The Boat Inn
Aboyne
Great wee pub, serves tasty food and allows dogs.
Spider on a Bicycle
Aboyne
Lovely cafe in the centre of Aboyne, serving home bakes and lunches. Dog friendly.
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