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Lairshill Standing Stone loop from Newmachar

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Lairshill Standing Stone loop from Newmachar

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Lairshill Standing Stone loop from Newmachar

01:55

7.23km

70m

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

4.51 km

Lairshill Standing Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

This is only 2 miles outside Newmachar - a treasure of a find. There are two ways to get access to the stone as you approach it. One involves hiking through a field of long grass, which is quicker but wetter. The other is through a field further along but a track has been made. You still have to go through long grass from this end at the end of the path. The stone sits on the crest of the hill and you have to climb onto the surrounding rocks to get a close look at it. No Pictish symbols sadly, most likely for to erosion from acid rain which is to blame for the damage of many standing stones. It's still nice to see

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7.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

371 m

192 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.54 km

129 m

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