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Crathes, Drumoak And Durris

View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Crathes Castle

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Crathes, Drumoak And Durris

View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Crathes Castle

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4.7

(9)

77

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View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Crathes Castle

02:07

7.79km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.43 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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2

1.77 km

View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn

Highlight • Historical Site

The best view of the castle is round in front of it, somewhere on the lawn. Good luck getting a photo without anyone in it, as it can be the …

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3

1.90 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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4

4.41 km

Wooden Walkways Through Wetland Forest

Highlight • Structure

The raised walkways take you over the boggy sections of the trail, and some more wildlife can be spotted here.

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5

4.82 km

Coy Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This section of the trail follows the edge of the old reservoir once used for the mill. Trees and wildlife all around.

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7.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

1.99 km

696 m

159 m

121 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.94 km

1.57 km

710 m

673 m

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

3°C

27 %

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