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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Bullers of Buchan

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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Bullers of Buchan

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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Bullers of Buchan

02:15

8.18km

140m

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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Blackhill Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

An old quarry filled in with water. A path can be followed around it, part of the NNR trail.

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3.06 km

Bullers of Buchan — Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good size car park provides access to the Bullers. It is then a short walk along the sea cliffs to see the rock formations. Many sea birds can be …

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5.53 km

Sea Cave at Longhaven Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the north trail of the nature reserve a sea cave is seen from the trail. It may be possible to reach by boat easier than from above.

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6.13 km

Glash Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the Buchan coastal path, this can be spotted walking north from the Longhaven national nature reserve car park. Below is a bolted crag for sport climbing.

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

2.19 km

850 m

112 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.23 km

1.96 km

456 m

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

60 %

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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Bullers of Buchan

Blackhill Quarry Lake

Bullers of Buchan — Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch

Sea Cave at Longhaven Nature Reserve

Glash Ruins

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