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Pitfour Lake – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Old Deer

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Pitfour Lake – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Old Deer

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Pitfour Lake – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Old Deer

02:17

20.7km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Pitfour Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake makes a great loop to run, and is often filled with wildlife. A whole loop is about 1km. There is plenty of parking in Mintlaw. The bridge here makes a good picture.

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4.31 km

The observatory tower was built in 1845 to provide a raised platform to observe the estate. In 1993 the local council bought the tower and began restoration. It's now structurally sound and occasionally open to the public.

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4.96 km

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

This is a small grassy area just next to the car park for the woodland walks. Easy access.

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9.01 km

White Cow Wood

Forest

14.3 km

Ancient Trackway Through the Forest Plantation

Highlight • Forest

This must be an old drovers road thats now almost disappeared int the forest, although its still plenty rideable.

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14.9 km

Drinnie's Wood

Forest

18.2 km

Pitfour Bath House (Temple of Theseus)

Highlight • Monument

A dilapidated bath house built in Greek style - an unexpected find in Aberdeenshire. Supposedly George Ferguson, the fifth laird of the Pitfour estate, kept alligators here.

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18.3 km

Pitfour Lake

Highlight • Trail

Pitfour Lake was created in the mid-19th century as the centre piece of the Pitfour estate. The lake has four islands and an old Greek style temple designed as a …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

1.33 km

1.23 km

369 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

5.75 km

1.19 km

675 m

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

12°C

8°C

46 %

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Pitfour Lake – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Old Deer

Pitfour Lake

Drinnie's Wood Observatory

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

Ancient Trackway Through the Forest Plantation

Pitfour Bath House (Temple of Theseus)

Pitfour Lake

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