The Top 10 Gorges in Aberdeenshire
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 10
to choose from in Aberdeenshire. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Aberdeenshire.
to choose from in Aberdeenshire. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Aberdeenshire.
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Burn O' Vat Waterfall
Highlight • Gorge
The Vat is an impressive waterfall into a pothole which probably formed after the retreat of the last ice age.
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Linn of Dee Bridge and Gorge
Highlight • Viewpoint
A nice path takes you along this scenic bridge and gorge with wild pools and small waterfalls created by the River Dee. Further down the path you will find some stunning spots to pitch your tent.
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Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Impressive gorge and view from the stone bridge. Nature's forces at their finest!
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Fowlsheugh Cliffs and Seabird Colony
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve is worth a walk. The area is known as a breading spot for hundred thousands of seabirds like guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes. If you are really …
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Bullers of Buchan Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch
Highlight • Viewpoint
A good size car park provides access to the Bullers. It is then a short walk along the sea cliffs to see the rock formations. Many sea birds can be …
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Bridge of Alvah
Highlight • Gorge
This bridge, constructed in 1772 for the Earl of Fife, stands on a spectacular site, south of Banff, where the Deveron forces its way through a rocky gorge 27 ft …
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Glen Ey
Highlight • Natural
A beautiful Cairngorms Glen. Look out for wildlife, especially in the evenings.
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Hutchison Hut Descent
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Technical and challenging descent that follows the ravine and river line down to the memorial hut. It's loose with drainage bars and challenging rock features. Well worth doing if you're experienced and confident on a bike.
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Longhaven Cliffs and Sea Stacks
Highlight • Viewpoint
Longhaven is an inlet just south of Boddam, reached by the nature reserve paths. Very picturesque and several sea birds can be seen along the way.
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Lairig Ghru Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Gorgeous, technical, astonishing, bouldery and difficult. All words that adequately describe the Lairig Ghru from a mountain bike perspective.
Yes, there are times when it becomes so bouldery you'll likely …
Yes, there are times when it becomes so bouldery you'll likely …
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