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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Peterhead

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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Peterhead

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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Peterhead

03:52

44.2km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.77 km

Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Here the trail ducks under a low tunnel, an arch that is part of Auchlee Bridge carrying traffic over South Ugie Water and the Buchan and Formartine Way in Longside. …

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10.3 km

Formartine and Buchan Way: Mintlaw to Longside

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The 2.5-mile (4 km) walk from Mintlaw to Longside along the Buchan and Formartine Way is a pleasant walk through nature with interesting historical touches. The only drawback is the noise from the nearby Longside Peterhead road.

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17.5 km

Alder Haugh

Forest

20.2 km

Drinnie's Wood Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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38.1 km

Newseat Station (Former Railway Station)

Highlight • Historical Site

This house marks the spot of the former Newseat station on the Peterhead branch of the Buchan and Formartine railway. The station was officially closed in 1965 and the former …

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44.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

9.91 km

5.18 km

805 m

669 m

511 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

6.64 km

1.45 km

676 m

430 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel – Drinnie's Wood Observatory loop from Peterhead

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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel

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Drinnie's Wood Observatory

Newseat Station (Former Railway Station)

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