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North Drumtochty
 

Some of the trails in Fetteresso will be closed in July for harvesting work. Signs will be put up telling you which routes are affected.

North Drumtochty is very popular with walkers and cyclists and has a great range of forest habitats, including mature 100 year old trees, dense young forest, and open wildlife ponds. Recreation facilities include long waymarked forest trails, shorter waymarked forest walks, and picnic areas.

How to get there:

Fettercairn, Auchenblae, Strachan, Banchory, and Stonehaven. are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NO 750 850

North Drumtochty is attached to the south west of Fetteresso forest, between the Cairn O'Mount road and Auchenblae. There is a car park, and details how to get there is given in that section.

Start your visit from:

Drumtochty Car Park

Other places to go in Fetteresso Forest

Drumtochty Glen Waymarked Trails

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParking

Activities:

PicnicWalkingCycling

Contact:

Liz Wallace

01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
Our Newsletter (PDF) has news and information of what's happening in the area over the next few weeks.

You can also download the Aberdeenshire events guide 2008 (PDF 1.6Mb)

What else is here
In North Drumtochty there is also
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