Logierieve Wood – Haddo House loop from Newmachar

Mountain biking trails

Logierieve Wood – Haddo House loop from Newmachar

Moderate

Logierieve Wood – Haddo House loop from Newmachar

03:44

49.2km

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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.4 km for 8 m

After 28.5 km for 9 m

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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26.0 km

Craigie Wood

Forest

26.7 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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27.9 km

Premier Wood

Forest

28.2 km

Haddo House

Highlight • Castle

Haddo House has a large country park, ideal for countryside running. Many trails through the woodland and around the loch. For a good measure, the run from the house to …

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28.9 km

Haddo House

Highlight • Monument

expansive grounds, café etc.

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36.7 km

Fisher Walk

Highlight • Trail

37.7 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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