YthanのおすすめMTBライド

The Formartine and Buchan railway line connects Dyce in Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead. It's a popular path with cyclists, joggers, dog walkers, horse riders etc. Some sections are nice and wide, while others are more single track. There are a number of gates on the route, which are quite narrow. The path is slowly being improved in sections to facilitate better access.

It's possible to visit the whole day. I was there in the evening and it was great

Maud, formerly known as Brucklay is a quaint village that once served as a crucial junction for the Fraserburgh and Peterhead railway lines. The station, a lasting testament to its historical significance, now houses the Formartine & Buchan Railway Museum. Note that the museum operates seasonally during the summer, so it's advisable to check the opening times before planning your visit.

Explore the former railway path from Maud to Strichen by passing under the low bridge near Platform 5 cafe, then keep an eye out for the start of the Fraserburgh section on the opposite side of the road after a left turn. Take a detour to the Strichen Stone Circle and enjoy views of the ruined Strichen House as you approach Strichen, where shops, cafes, a bar, and a hotel await for a well-deserved rest.

The South Ugie Water is a tributary of the Ugie Water. This section of the Buchan and Formartine Way closely follows the watercourse between Maud and Old Deer. The Ugie drainage basin, particularly in the South Ugie Water catchment area, boasts significant traces of prehistoric settlement. One notable example is the Catto Long Barrow, situated to the south of the mainstem.

Here, the Formartine and Buchan Trail cuts through the peaceful Logierieve Wood. The path is accompanied by a display of willows, offering a canopy of shade through this section.

Opened on July 18, 1861, by the Formartine and Buchan Railway, Udny Station featured a station building on the southbound platform and a goods yard on the east side, complete with a goods shed. Udny Station closed its doors on October 4, 1965 and today stands as a point of interest on the hiking and cycling route of the Formartine and Buchan Trail.

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A loop of the town including this bridge and the old railway bridge makes an ideal exploration of Ellon.