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Gannochy Tower Ruins loop from Edzell

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Gannochy Tower Ruins loop from Edzell

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Gannochy Tower Ruins loop from Edzell

01:24

5.40km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.30 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 …

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2.33 km

Blue Door Walk (North Esk River)

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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 …

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2.72 km

Gannochy Tower Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Interesting small tower on the path following the river. Easy to reach, five minutes from the bridge at the Blue door.

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5.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

241 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

241 m

148 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

48 %

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