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Loudon Wood Stone Circle – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

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Loudon Wood Stone Circle – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

Moderate

4.5

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Loudon Wood Stone Circle – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

02:02

27.3km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.72 km

Pitfour Lake

Highlight • Trail

Pitfour Lake was created in the mid-19th century as the centre piece of the Pitfour estate. The lake has four islands and an old Greek style temple designed as a …

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3.76 km

Pitfour Bath House (Temple of Theseus)

Highlight • Monument

A dilapidated bath house built in Greek style - an unexpected find in Aberdeenshire. Supposedly George Ferguson, the fifth laird of the Pitfour estate, kept alligators here.

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4.44 km

Alder Haugh

Forest

6.10 km

Totally inaccessible at present following tree-felling. Will update this comment when it can be accessed. Instead, I'd recommend visiting the stone circle at Aikey 2.7km to the South or the one at White Cow (2.6km NNE of Louden stones)

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9.13 km

White Cow Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

This is a small grassy area just next to the car park for the woodland walks. Easy access.

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20.2 km

Pitfour Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake makes a great loop to run, and is often filled with wildlife. A whole loop is about 1km. There is plenty of parking in Mintlaw. The bridge here makes a good picture.

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22.4 km

Aden Country Park Ruined Mansion

Highlight • Forest

Aden Country Park is a 230-acre country estate with a ruined mansion, parkland and woodland. There is also a cafe (open Wed to Sun 10:00 - 15:00) and a campsite.

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22.6 km

Ancient Gnarled Tree

Highlight • Natural

22.6 km

Aden Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Country Park has loads of well built trails and paths to run along. Plenty of parking and toilets at the visitor centre. Very picturesque woodlands, streams, and countryside views.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

6.37 km

1.66 km

636 m

Surfaces

9.80 km

8.84 km

5.44 km

2.09 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

63 %

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Loudon Wood Stone Circle – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

Pitfour Lake

Pitfour Bath House (Temple of Theseus)