Johnshaven Harbour – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Johnshaven

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Benholm And Johnshaven

Johnshaven Harbour – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Johnshaven

Easy

4.0

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hikers

Johnshaven Harbour – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Johnshaven

01:59

7.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

54 m

Johnshaven Harbour

Highlight • Structure

A lovely little coastal village along the North Sea shore, Johnshaven is known for fishing, sailmaking, and the flax industry. This picturesque village has witnessed many eras of human history – Bronze Age artefacts have been discovered nearby.

Tip by

80 m

Hidden Treasure Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

They have lovely vegan chocolate cake and oat milk coffee. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Tip by

3.83 km

Tangleha – TGO Challenge Finish Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The name (which means “weed haven”) has drawn many Challengers. It’s a small huddle of old cottages plus one extraordinary villa which looks as if it has been bodily uplifted from Ibiza. Hourly bus from main road to Montrose.

Tip by

7.55 km

Johnshaven Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Attractive fishing village with a neat harbour, a good pub and a shellfish processing plant. Worth exploring before you catch the hourly bus to Montrose.

Tip by

7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.26 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.78 km