Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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24 m

Drinnie Woods Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

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

Tip by

675 m

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.

Tip by

3.84 km

Pitfour Lake

Lake

5.47 km

Alder Haugh

Forest

7.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

256 m

160 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.14 km

288 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 22 November

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