Firth of Tay to Moray - Sustrans

Johnshaven to Inverbervie 6
To Aberdeen
Inverbervie
Start/
Finish
Bervie Bay from National Route 1 © Fergal MacErlean
Gourdon
Lifeboat
Museum
Nether
Knox
A92
Miles
0 0.5
0 1.5 1
Kilometres
1.5
1
Narrows
15
Johnshaven
To Arbroath &
Dundee
Mains of
Brotherton
A92
Benholm
Start/
Finish
Haugh of
Benholm
Category: Coastal off-road cyclepath
Distance: 4.5 miles/7 kilometres
Time: 1 hour
Gradient: Undulating
Surface: Rough stony track, farm road
With uninterrupted North Sea views this is a great route
on a sunny summer’s day. However, as the coastal path
is rough in places, it is not recommended for narrowtyred
bikes or laden tourers. Join the off-road path at
the edge of Johnshaven, just past a campsite.
The east coast village once had a thriving port, which
during the 18th century was one of the largest in
Scotland. Although few inhabitants make a living from
the sea, nowadays they have a lot of pride in their
sea-faring heritage. Enjoy the peaceful location and
bird spotting opportunities. Gourdon has several pubs
and cafés where you can catch your breath before
returning to Johnshaven or continuing on the off-road
path to Inverbervie.
Between Gourdon and Inverbervie the route follows the
line of the disused railway, which is now a rather
potholed farm road, but offers great sea views.
Aberdeenshire Council plans to upgrade this section in
2009.
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