Adventure On Foot

Section 9 of 10, Moray Coast Trail

UK 047.09

Buckie to Portknockie

5.7 miles (9.2 km).

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Up and down

About 194 m of climbing and 173 m of descent; highest point 49 m.

StartHighest point 49 mFinish, 6 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Buckie.

Bus stops
Shanks Lane, 140 m from the start. DirectionsShanks Lane, 170 m from the start. DirectionsCluny Place, 190 m from the start. Directions
Car parks
Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 130 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

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

Bus stops
Bus stop, 330 m from the finish. DirectionsStation Court, 640 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: paved or flagged 57%, earth, rock and mud 24%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.

About 57% on roads with traffic.

No stiles recorded.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 37 m in a kilometre, 5.8 km in.

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

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