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House of Fetternear Ruins – River Don loop from Kemnay

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House of Fetternear Ruins – River Don loop from Kemnay

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House of Fetternear Ruins – River Don loop from Kemnay

02:14

8.41km

80m

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: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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508 m

The Coffee Spot at the entrance to Fetternear Estate

Highlight • Cafe

Open Wednesday to Sunday, the Coffee Spot is at the entrance to the Fetternear estate and serves coffee, cold drinks and delicious and authentic Chinese street food - well worth a stop!

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1.72 km

House of Fetternear Ruins

Highlight • Castle

These are the remains of the House of Fetternear, which burnt down in 1919. Originally built by the Bishop of Ramsay in 1226. The ruins are fenced off and can be admired from the path.

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1.78 km

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

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Bishops Palace Fetternear

(Old) House of Fetternear, from c.1566. The massive footings of the palace, built by Bishop Ramsay of Aberdeen in 1226 and extended by Bishop Kyninmond, 1330, are …

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4

2.72 km

Farm Buildings at Fetternear Estate

Highlight • Structure

The walk takes you past this farm building and home.

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5

3.91 km

View of Bennachie

Highlight • Summit

Lovely view to Bennachie with the distinctive Mither Tap.

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6

5.80 km

St Ninian's Chapel Ruins and Graveyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a church and graveyard.

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7

7.27 km

River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep an eye out from the path along the River Don as it’s the perfect location for spotting the heron that can be seen from here

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8.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

2.80 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

681 m

493 m

334 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 8 May

11°C

3°C

22 %

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