Formartine and Buchan Way, Long-distance trail in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The Formartine and Buchan Way extends 85 kilometers from Dyce to Peterhead and Fraserburgh, following a former railway line through farmland and countryside.
The path traces the route of the Formartine and Buchan Railway, which operated from 1861 until closing to passengers in the 1960s and to freight in 1979.
The transformation from railway to recreational path began in 1987 through efforts of the Buchan Countryside Group, creating a connection between local communities.
The trail features multiple access points with public transportation links, parking facilities, and information centers providing downloadable route cards for different sections.
From the central point at Maud, the path splits into two separate branches, leading to both Peterhead and Fraserburgh on Scotland's northeastern coast.
Location: Aberdeenshire
GPS coordinates: 57.44770,-2.11310
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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