easyOff-lead sections
Formartine and Buchan Way
Newmachar, Aberdeenshire ·
Quick answer
The Formartine and Buchan Way is a long, flat former railway path through Aberdeenshire farmland, popular with dog walkers for its level, well-maintained surface and minimal road crossings.
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Distance
6 miles
Easy
Difficulty
🐾
Off-lead
Yes
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Stiles
None
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Parking
Available
About this walk
A flat, waymarked former railway line running over 30 miles from Dyce to Fraserburgh and Peterhead; this section from Newmachar makes an easy, level out-and-back or circular walk through farmland and light woodland.
Terrain
Disused railway pathGravel track🌾Farmland
🅿️ Parking
Small car parks at various access points including Newmachar, Udny and Ellon stations.
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