Drinnie's Wood Observatory – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

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Drinnie's Wood Observatory – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

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Drinnie's Wood Observatory – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

01:34

5.92km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Drinnie's Wood Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

The observatory tower was built in 1845 to provide a raised platform to observe the estate. In 1993 the local council bought the tower and began restoration. It's now structurally sound and occasionally open to the public.

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4.00 km

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

This is a small grassy area just next to the car park for the woodland walks. Easy access.

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5.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

2.24 km

1.05 km

256 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.41 km

1.38 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 9 November

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2°C

6 %

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Drinnie's Wood Observatory – Drinnie Woods Picnic Area loop from Fetterangus

Drinnie's Wood Observatory

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

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