Formartine and Buchanan Way

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38.3 mi
820 ft
03h25
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The Formartine and Buchan Way is a long-distance footpath in Scotland, extending from Dyce north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. It follows the track of a former railway line, the Formartine and Buchan Railway, and is open to walkers and cyclists. Horse riders are also welcome on parts of the track but may require a permit. The railway closed in 1979 (Fraserburgh) and 1970 (Maud-Peterhead). The walkway opened in the early 1990s. This walkway is considered as one of the top routes to do in the UK, even in the world.

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Difficulty level: Medium (70/100)

Length: 38.3 mi

Duration: 03h25


Total ascent: 820 ft

Maximal slope: 3.1 %

Average slope: 0.4 %

Net ascent: -138 ft

Total descent: 958 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 6.51 mi (17 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 31.9 mi (83 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 30.3 mi (79 %)

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        Closest address to start: Victoria Street, A947, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
        Closest address to end: King Street, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

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        Ellon railway station
        Arnage railway station
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        Auchnagatt railway station
        Maud Hospital
        Brucklay Castle
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        Abbey of Deer Platform railway station
        Deer Abbey
        Aden Country Park
        Mintlaw railway station
        Peterhead Academy
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        South Ugie Water
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        Balmoor Stadium
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