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View of Hayhillock Countryside – Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge loop from Auchnagatt

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View of Hayhillock Countryside – Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge loop from Auchnagatt

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5.0

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View of Hayhillock Countryside – Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge loop from Auchnagatt

02:02

24.2km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.62 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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2

8.51 km

View of Hayhillock Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finally come out of the cuttings from Ellon, great views of the countryside open up. The next section north is more open and you can see Bennachie in the distance.

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3

12.2 km

Station Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

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4

14.7 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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24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

5.07 km

2.07 km

363 m

143 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

5.01 km

2.43 km

139 m

< 100 m

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