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Logierieve Wood – View of Hayhillock Countryside loop from Newmachar

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Logierieve Wood – View of Hayhillock Countryside loop from Newmachar

Moderate

Logierieve Wood – View of Hayhillock Countryside loop from Newmachar

03:42

48.8km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.37 km

Logierieve Wood

Highlight • Trail

Here, the Formartine and Buchan Trail cuts through the peaceful Logierieve Wood. The path is accompanied by a display of willows, offering a canopy of shade through this section.

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12.9 km

The Ellon Viaduct is the old crossing of the Ythan for the Banff and Buchan line that ran from Aberdeen north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. A good view all along the river and the tarmac surface is accessible for all.

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15.8 km

Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Road bridge crossing the old railway near Loch Hills. About 2km from Ellon, this road leads to nearby woodland walks.

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16.8 km

View of Hayhillock Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finally come out of the cuttings from Ellon, great views of the countryside open up. The next section north is more open and you can see Bennachie in the distance.

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24.8 km

Tanglandmuir Woods

Forest

26.1 km

Craigie Wood

Forest

26.8 km

Giant Urn and Deer Statues, Haddo House

Highlight • Structure

Part of the Scottish mile, running from the urn to Haddo house.

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28.5 km

Haddo House

Highlight • Monument

expansive grounds, café etc.

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36.3 km

Fisher Walk

Highlight • Trail

37.3 km

Pitmedden House, Gardens and Museum of Farming Life

Highlight • Monument

Pitmedden House and Gardens are managed by the Scottish National Trust. The gardens are particularly famous. There is an apple festival at the end of September, and you can try heirloom apples from the orchard.
nts.org.uk/visit/places/pitmedden-garden

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

11.4 km

10.7 km

3.25 km

2.34 km

196 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

13.1 km

6.39 km

3.55 km

2.74 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

18°C

14°C

41 %

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Logierieve Wood – View of Hayhillock Countryside loop from Newmachar

Logierieve Wood

Ellon Viaduct

Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge

View of Hayhillock Countryside

Giant Urn and Deer Statues, Haddo House

Haddo House

Fisher Walk

Pitmedden House, Gardens and Museum of Farming Life

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