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Methlick

Gight Castle Ruins – View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

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Aberdeenshire

Methlick

Gight Castle Ruins – View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

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Gight Castle Ruins – View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

03:11

12.0km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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903 m

Polesburn Wood

Forest

2.26 km

Wood of Wardford

Forest

5.49 km

Ythan Footbridge

Highlight • River

Walking from Methlick this is a useful bridge to cross over and follow the path up to Gight Castle.

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7.44 km

Gight Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Lovely ruin. Note that it is in a field, so there might be cows.

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7.94 km

View of Gight Castle Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pleasant view along the path from the car park to Gight castle.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

2.55 km

619 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

3.26 km

467 m

320 m

152 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Gight Castle Ruins – View of Gight Castle Fields loop from Methlick

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View of Gight Castle Fields

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