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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Cruden Bay

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Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Cruden Bay

Moderate

5.0

(4)

18

hikers

Blackhill Quarry Lake – Glash Ruins loop from Cruden Bay

04:38

16.8km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.35 km

Blackhill Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

An old quarry filled in with water. A path can be followed around it, part of the NNR trail.

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2

6.87 km

Sea Cave at Longhaven Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the north trail of the nature reserve a sea cave is seen from the trail. It may be possible to reach by boat easier than from above.

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3

7.46 km

Glash Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the Buchan coastal path, this can be spotted walking north from the Longhaven national nature reserve car park. Below is a bolted crag for sport climbing.

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4

8.57 km

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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5

12.6 km

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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6

14.3 km

Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not the best for kids / dogs, steep cliff edge.

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7

15.7 km

Slains Castle and the Bullers of Buchan Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

15.7 km

Panoramic View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.15 km

547 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

5.22 km

2.09 km

1.54 km

381 m

249 m

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