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River Don – House of Fetternear Ruins loop from Kemnay

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River Don – House of Fetternear Ruins loop from Kemnay

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River Don – House of Fetternear Ruins loop from Kemnay

01:36

6.17km

40m

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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 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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2.72 km

St Ninian's Chapel Ruins and Graveyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a church and graveyard.

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4.24 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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4.31 km

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.56 km

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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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.13 km

724 m

259 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

879 m

827 m

156 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

13°C

93 %

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River Don – House of Fetternear Ruins loop from Kemnay

River Don

St Ninian's Chapel Ruins and Graveyard

House of Fetternear Ruins

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

The Coffee Spot at the entrance to Fetternear Estate

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