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View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

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View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

02:44

42.9km

520m

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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917 m

Polesburn Wood

Forest

2.27 km

Wood of Wardford

Forest

4.08 km

View of Gight Castle Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pleasant view along the path from the car park to Gight castle.

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23.8 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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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

7.31 km

5.04 km

3.65 km

639 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

11.5 km

3.55 km

3.10 km

831 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

13°C

0 %

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View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

View of Gight Castle Fields

Formartine and Buchan Way Cycle Track

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