Elgin Experience
A pleasant loop through Moray’s historic capital city and surrounding countryside.
Starting from the Library in Cooper Park (facing the pond), turn left and cycle along the wide path around the park until you come to the footbridge over the River Lossie.
Cycle over the bridge then turn left along the path and right at the junction.
Turn right at the junction, along Brodie Place, passing Seafield School on the right.
Turn left at the next junction, into Munro Place and cycle till you reach the main road. Dismount here and cross the main road in front of the Bonnie Earl pub using the traffic island.
Take the first left into Covesea Road and cycle for approximately 1 mile.
Turn left at the signpost for Findrassie and cycle through the woods and open country until you come to a crossroads, where you cross straight over.
For approximately 2 miles admire the views over the Moray Firth on the right and Quarrelwood Woodland Park on the left.
Joining the busy trunk road at the junction, turn right and travel for approximately 500 yards before turning left towards Miltonduff and Pluscarden Abbey.
Cycle for approximately 2 miles, through farm and woodland, until you reach a T junction. Take care on this 1/3 mile stretch along A96.
Turn left here and immediately right at the War Memorial, past the Miltonduff Distillery on the left. (7 miles, halfway).
Turn right at the next T junction, signed to Kellas and Dallas.
Turn left towards Birnie and New Elgin.
After approximately 1.5 miles, turn left at the next T junction and travel towards New Elgin, passing the Elgin Golf Club House on your left and the Glassgreen Range on your right.
At the junction with the busy main road, turn right and immediately left, signed Linkwood (Thornhill Road).
Turn left at the junction by the Cottar Hoose, passing the cemetery and the Moray College Linkwood Annexe building on your right (11.8 miles).
Turn right immediately past the Annexe, over the railway bridge and into Ashgrove Road. This road leads to the very busy A96, so take great care.
At the junction, turn right and cycle to the roundabout, where you take the first exit left, then left again at the T junction.
Turn right at the junction, then immediately left down North College Street.
Turn right immediately past the Cathedral and then left between the stone pillars opposite the Cathedral entrance. This takes you back into Cooper Park - cycle straight ahead until you come to the Library.
PLEASE NOTE: Bold text means take care.
This route follows part of the National Cycle Network Route One. The signage for both the routes is very similar - so follow the written directions carefully to avoid a very lengthy detour!
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Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Moray and Aberdeenshire
- Distance:
14 miles
- Time needed:
2 hours (more with pit stops at attractions)
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Low levels of traffic on minor roads. A96 can be busy, take care.
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
Some sections coincide with National Route 1
- Start:
Elgin Tourist Information Centre, Coopers Park
- Finish:
Elgin Tourist Information Centre, Coopers Park
- Access:
Train station in Elgin
- Maps and guides
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Aberdeen to Shetland cycle map coming soon.
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- Links with:
National Route 1
- Weather:
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max: 11°C min: 2°C
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max: 11°C min: 2°C
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max: 9°C min: 1°C
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Mon
max: 10°C min: 1°C
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