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A blue rated route. Great to develop your skills. You can easily go around a few times and work on features.

perfect for beginners like myself and wife, we would have gone further if we had more time👌

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.

The Formartine and Buchan cycle and walking trail crosses the River Don here. You can see a gauging station just upstream, past the power lines.

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.

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.

Here you’ll pass over the River Don, a tranquil waterway which originates in the Grampian Mountains, specifically in the Peatlands of Aberdeenshire. It flows eastward through Aberdeenshire, passing through various towns and eventually empties into the North Sea at Aberdeen.

Don't miss Cafe 21! Nestled at the station, it's the perfect spot for coffee and delicious bites. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the newly renovated cafe or the covered outdoor seating area. You can choose to dine in or take away, and enjoy the local flavors at this gem in the heart of Dyce.

Worth nipping onto instead of just taking the fire road back to the car park

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.

Tappie Tower sits at the top of Tyrebagger hill. A popular woodland with locals and dog walkers, there are many routes through these peaceful woods. From the top of the tower further views can be seen of Aberdeen and to the shire in the west.

A good and very flat section of the cycle way. Just north of Auchnagatt can be muddy and rockier than other sections of the line, and exposed to the wind. The views across the farmland are good.

The Ellon viaduct was built for the Formartine and Buchan railway, and is now part of the public footpath. You can get a great view from here.

The café, while it doesn’t have any vegan aid in the menu, they will adapt the panini for you and they do soya lattes.

Some good trails in the woods popular with local dog walkers and families. Currently limited access since storm Arwen.

A great place for coffee and cake. They cater for vegans as well.

Tyrebagger Woods is a beautiful mature woodland made up of larch, spruce, pine, and firs. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, deer, and red squirrels whilst you're wandering around as they're commonly spotted roaming around the canopy and forest floor.

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

Café 21 at Dyce railway station is a great spot for coffee, brunch (all day breakfast!) and lunch. Lovely cakes, scones and tray bakes also available. The staff are always very friendly. There is cycle parking right by the outdoor tables and this is visible from inside the cafe too.

The Formartine and Buchan Way is a multi-user trail that follows the old railway line from Dyce in the south to Fraserburgh on the north coast. There is also a branch line that splits from the main trail at Maud and heads east to the coast at Peterhead. This section is well surfaced and suitable for all riders.