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Benholm And Johnshaven

Johnshaven Harbour – Gourdon Harbour loop from Johnshaven

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Benholm And Johnshaven

Johnshaven Harbour – Gourdon Harbour loop from Johnshaven

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runners

Johnshaven Harbour – Gourdon Harbour loop from Johnshaven

01:41

15.9km

60m

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: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

The Anchor Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

I can only warmly recommend our accommodation here, the Anchor Hotel, if anyone is in the area 👍😃 Super friendly and the best (fish) food 😋😋

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54 m

A lovely little coastal village along the North Sea shore, Johnshaven is known for fishing, sailmaking, and the flax industry. This picturesque village has witnessed many eras of human history – Bronze Age artefacts have been discovered nearby.

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80 m

Hidden Treasure Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

They have lovely vegan chocolate cake and oat milk coffee. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

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5.13 km

Harbour Bar Gourdon

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub with brilliant beer garden right in the harbour. Very friendly with good beer.

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5.19 km

Gourdon Harbour

Highlight • Rest Area

A picturesque little harbour in Gourdon along the costal path. The fish and chip shop is a good place for food too. The costal path continues south to Johnshaven.

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5.27 km

Gourdon Harbour

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The walk between Inverbervie and Gourdon has a good path, tarmac surface and can easily be done as a round trip in around an hour.

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8.69 km

Inverbervie Church

Highlight • Historical Site

10.5 km

Gourdon Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Another neat fishing village still with working boats. Not much used as a finish point but well worth considering. Good pub (Harbour Bar). Hourly bus to Montrose or why not …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

3.38 km

1.19 km

1.17 km

608 m

545 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

3.44 km

1.95 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

700 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

12°C

8°C

91 %

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