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The Coffee Apothecary – Tolquhon Castle Ruins loop from Methlick

The Coffee Apothecary – Tolquhon Castle Ruins loop from Methlick

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3.0

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The Coffee Apothecary – Tolquhon Castle Ruins loop from Methlick

04:48

76.0km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.0 km

Formartine and Buchan Way Cycle Track

Highlight • Cycleway

A disused rail way line now converted to a cycle track.

Mostly good gravel surface with the odd overgrown or rough section.

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39.1 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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42.4 km

The Coffee Apothecary

Highlight • Cafe

Great Bike friendly coffee shop. Amazing breakfasts and the best coffee around!

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45.8 km

Path Does Not Exist

Highlight • Other

55.8 km

Udny Castle

Highlight • Other

57.8 km

Lime Kiln Wood

Forest

58.5 km

Fisher Walk

Highlight • Trail

58.5 km

Locked Gate

Highlight • Rest Area

Gate chained and bolted shut. Had to lift bike over!

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60.9 km

Tolquhon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle is accessible by public transportation; take the 291 Stagecoach bus to East Newseat of Tolquhon. The castle is about a mile from the stop. Ask the driver to …

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76.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

11.4 km

8.11 km

6.05 km

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

19.3 km

9.32 km

3.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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The Coffee Apothecary – Tolquhon Castle Ruins loop from Methlick

Formartine and Buchan Way Cycle Track

Logierieve Wood

The Coffee Apothecary

Path Does Not Exist

Udny Castle

Fisher Walk

Locked Gate

Tolquhon Castle Ruins

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