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Pitfour Lake & Estate loop from Mintlaw — Forest of Deer

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Pitfour Lake & Estate loop from Mintlaw — Forest of Deer

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Pitfour Lake & Estate loop from Mintlaw — Forest of Deer

01:02

8.72km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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899 m

Pitfour Lake

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Pitfour Lake was created in the mid-19th century as the centre piece of the Pitfour estate. The lake has four islands and an old Greek style temple designed as a …

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The observatory tower was built in 1845 to provide a raised platform to observe the estate. In 1993 the local council bought the tower and began restoration. It's now structurally sound and occasionally open to the public.

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8.72 km

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Parking

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6.05 km

2.44 km

229 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

3.00 km

2.44 km

210 m

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Thursday 28 May

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