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Banff And Macduff

Bridge of Alvah – Temple of Venus loop from Banff

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Aberdeenshire

Banff And Macduff

Bridge of Alvah – Temple of Venus loop from Banff

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Bridge of Alvah – Temple of Venus loop from Banff

03:54

14.3km

210m

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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 km

Duff House Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

This is how food was stored three hundred years ago.

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3.12 km

Fife Mausoleum, Duff House

Highlight • Monument

Still in fairly good condition.

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5.32 km

Bridge of Alvah

Highlight • Gorge

This bridge, constructed in 1772 for the Earl of Fife, stands on a spectacular site, south of Banff, where the Deveron forces its way through a rocky gorge 27 ft …

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9.98 km

Temple of Venus

Highlight • Monument

Easy to park on the minor road east of it, and there are a couple of paths around the field to see. Best view over Banff.

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11.1 km

Macduff Parish Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

A tour of the cemetery reveals history. There is also a viewing point next to it.

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11.2 km

Macduff Cross and Ship's Anchor

Highlight • Monument

Category B listed granite cross incorporating small carved plaque at apex, inscribed narrow slabs as arms mounted on square tooled granite plinth. Carving on apex depicts a figure on horseback …

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12.1 km

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Highlight • Beach

Stand on the bridge and look north to see the mouth of the river. Turn around and cross over the road for an equally outstanding view of the river flowing towards you.

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13.2 km

Banff Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Built as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century and held by the Comyns, Earl of Buchan. The castle was visited by King Edward I of England in …

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.23 km

2.03 km

1.43 km

1.19 km

455 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

4.32 km

2.70 km

844 m

530 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

69 %

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Bridge of Alvah – Temple of Venus loop from Banff

Duff House Ice House

Fife Mausoleum, Duff House

Bridge of Alvah

Temple of Venus

Macduff Parish Church

Macduff Cross and Ship's Anchor

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Banff Castle and Gardens

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