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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1. Pitfour Lake – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Old Deer

20.7km

02:17

190m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pitfour Lake – Pitfour Lake loop from Mintlaw

7.32km

00:48

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Deer Abbey – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Maud

31.8km

03:39

240m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Auchlee Bridge and Tunnel

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Mormond Stag Hill Figure

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Pitfour Lake

1. Pitfour Lake – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Old Deer

2. Pitfour Lake – Pitfour Lake loop from Mintlaw

3. Deer Abbey – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Maud

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