Adventure On Foot

Section 2 of 9, Formartine and Buchan Way

UK 046.02

Newmachar to Udny Station

3.3 miles (5.4 km).

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Up and down

About 44 m of climbing and 86 m of descent; highest point 140 m.

StartHighest point 140 mFinish, 3 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Newmachar.

Bus stops
Newmachar Hotel, 560 m from the start. DirectionsWildgoose Drive, 630 m from the start. Directions
Car parks
Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 660 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 680 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Udny Station. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Bus stop
Cherry Row, 510 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: gravel and tracks 100%.

Almost all off road.

On the way: 2 gates.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 21 m in a kilometre, 0 m in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.

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