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Logierieve Wood – Newburgh Seal Colony loop from Newburgh

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Logierieve Wood – Newburgh Seal Colony loop from Newburgh

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Logierieve Wood – Newburgh Seal Colony loop from Newburgh

02:10

31.7km

200m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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11.1 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Highlight • Cafe

Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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12.3 km

Ellon Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Ellon Viaduct is the old crossing of the Ythan for the Banff and Buchan line that ran from Aberdeen north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. A good view all along the river and the tarmac surface is accessible for all.

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16.9 km

Logierieve Wood

Highlight • Trail

Here, the Formartine and Buchan Trail cuts through the peaceful Logierieve Wood. The path is accompanied by a display of willows, offering a canopy of shade through this section.

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30.5 km

Newburgh Seal Colony

Highlight • Viewpoint

A detour to Newburgh beach, a beautiful seal stand, is highly recommended. The colony has about 400 animals

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31.4 km

Trellis Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely café for a cake or lunch stop. Legendary cinnamon rolls (vegan too).

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31.4 km

Udny Arms Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent hotel and restaurant with very friendly owners – also very accommodating to cyclists ;)

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

7.05 km

3.09 km

2.03 km

783 m

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

7.52 km

3.58 km

482 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

17°C

11°C

0 %

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Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Ellon Viaduct

Logierieve Wood

Newburgh Seal Colony

Trellis Café

Udny Arms Hotel

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