Start : Dyce Railway station
Distance: 53 miles
Terrain: Ex railway line
Bike Types: Road, Hybrid, MTB
Grading : Moderate, mostly flat
Formartine and Buchan Way Cycle Trail, opened in the early 1990s is considered to be one of Scotland’s best trails. A safe trail for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. It follows a former railway line from Dyce to Maud Village where it splits; east to Peterhead and north to Fraserburgh.
It starts at Dyce Railway station and runs for 25 miles through rural Aberdeenshire to Maud. Sometimes called The Buchan Way, it passes through, or near to, place of interest such as Aden Country Park, Drinnies Wood Observatory, Strichen Stone Circle plus Deer Abbey.
A trail 53 miles long, all off road and mostly flat, the landscape is always changing.
Ensure you carry spares for any roadside repairs, and check our guide to cycle shops
in Aberdeenshire for servicing, parts and emergency repairs along the route.
Dyce to Newmachar – 4 miles
Newmachar to Udny Station – 5 miles
Udny Station to Ellon – 5 miles
Ellon to Auchnagat – 7 miles
Auchnagatt to Maud – 4.5 miles
Maud to Strichen – 5.5 miles
Strichen to Fraserburgh – 10.5 miles
Maud to Old Deer – 3 miles
Old Deer to Mintlaw – 2.5 miles
Mintlaw to Longside – 2.5 miles
Longside to Peterhead – 6 miles
Formartine and Buchan Way GPX
Accommodation
Greenbrae Farmouse, Peterhead. Family friendly B&B for romantic breaks ideal for cycling and mountain biking in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Findhorn Bay Camping, Forres. The tent pitches come with the following: WiFi, Showers, Chemical Waste, Infants (under 5 years), 2 adults, 1 vehicle.
Moray Camping Pitch, Moray. Communal camp kitchen with running water, two-ring gas cooker. Reception has a basic kiosk and free WIFI.
Toilet/shower block and outside kitchen sink is a short walk away. Adventure activities available on site.
East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park, Turriff. Toilets and showers. Sink, hot and cold water, electric kettle, microwave, kitchen table and chairs and outside primus stove point. WiFi.
Granville Guest House, Aberdeen. Aberdeen guesthouse with restaurant. WiFi, laundry room, garden.
Cycle shops in Aberdeenshire for repairs, servicing and spares.
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Another Scottish Cycle Trail – The Hebridean Way
