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River Don – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kemnay

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River Don – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kemnay

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River Don – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kemnay

01:52

23.4km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

590 m

The Coffee Spot at the entrance to Fetternear Estate

Highlight • Cafe

Open Wednesday to Sunday, the Coffee Spot is at the entrance to the Fetternear estate and serves coffee, cold drinks and delicious and authentic Chinese street food - well worth a stop!

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2

1.23 km

River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep an eye out from the path along the River Don as it’s the perfect location for spotting the heron that can be seen from here

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3

1.71 km

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bishops Palace Fetternear

(Old) House of Fetternear, from c.1566. The massive footings of the palace, built by Bishop Ramsay of Aberdeen in 1226 and extended by Bishop Kyninmond, 1330, are …

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4

3.25 km

St Ninian's Chapel Ruins and Graveyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a church and graveyard.

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5

18.6 km

View of Pitfichie Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

10.2 km

609 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.47 km

2.45 km

1.29 km

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Saturday 11 July

18°C

10°C

16 %

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