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Aden House Ruins – Deer Abbey loop from Mintlaw

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Aden House Ruins – Deer Abbey loop from Mintlaw

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Aden House Ruins – Deer Abbey loop from Mintlaw

04:14

15.9km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Aden Country Park Mansion Ruins

Highlight • Forest

Aden Country Park is a 230-acre country estate with a ruined mansion, parkland and woodland. There is also a cafe (open Wed to Sun 10:00 - 15:00) and a campsite.

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1.88 km

Ancient Gnarled Tree

Highlight • Natural

1.96 km

Aden Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Country Park has loads of well built trails and paths to run along. Plenty of parking and toilets at the visitor centre. Very picturesque woodlands, streams, and countryside views.

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2.31 km

Aden House Ruins

Highlight • Monument

The ruins of the old mansion house within the Aden estate. The frontage is impressive and interesting to see. It is set within the Aden Country Park, where there is …

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4.65 km

Deer Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This abbey was home to Cistercian monks for more than 300 years until the Protestant Reformation of 1560 ended the spiritual use of the abbey. It is thought the abbey …

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8.68 km

Aikey Brae Stone Circle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone circle with large recumbent stone. Signposted from the main road between Maud and Old Maud. Circular walk from small parking area.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

6.03 km

1.98 km

750 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

4.50 km

2.87 km

2.65 km

895 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

8°C

36 %

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Aden House Ruins – Deer Abbey loop from Mintlaw

Aden Country Park Mansion Ruins

Ancient Gnarled Tree

Aden Country Park

Aden House Ruins

Deer Abbey

Aikey Brae Stone Circle

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