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Rocks of Solitude – Doulie Tower loop from Rocks of Solitude

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Rocks of Solitude – Doulie Tower loop from Rocks of Solitude

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4.8

(20)

139

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Rocks of Solitude – Doulie Tower loop from Rocks of Solitude

01:29

5.72km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

277 m

Rocks of Solitude

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque walk high along the riverside, waterfalls, and pools. A small bench allows you to sit and enjoy the quiet in the woods.

Tip by

2

632 m

Doulie Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A rather grand small tower hidden in the woods. The high path needs to be taken, away from the riverside to find it.

Tip by

1.34 km

North Esk

Lake

4

1.81 km

Rocks of Solitude and North Esk Waterfalls

Highlight • River

Impressive falls in spate. Salmon ladder cut into the rock. Easy to spot, as the foundations of an old bridge remain.

Tip by

5

2.88 km

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

Highlight • River

The River North Esk can be viewed from the B966 bridge. It's worth stopping just east of the bridge and going through the blue door in the wall. From here …

Tip by

6

2.92 km

Blue Door Walk (North Esk River)

Highlight • Forest

Do you fancy combining a great riverside walk along the “North Esk River” with a stroll in a “wonderful” forest? Go for the “Little Blue Door Walk” and you’ll be …

Tip by

7

2.99 km

Natural Pool and Arch Bridge at Rocks of Solitude

Highlight • Gorge

B

5.72 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

153 m

< 100 m

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