Huntly Castle and the Deveron
From the square through the castle avenue to a Gordon palace on the river.
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 127 m
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About this walk
Huntly Castle and the Deveron is an easy 2.1 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking about 0.5 hours. It starts at Huntly Square (grid reference NJ 529 399). The start can be reached by public transport.
Huntly Castle was the seat of the Gordons, the most powerful family in the north-east, and its ruined palace block still carries one of the finest carved frontispieces in Scotland (Historic Environment Scotland, entry charge). The walk goes from the town square up the long avenue to the castle and loops along the Deveron and the Bogie, which meet below it.
Route
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The castle and the rivers
Walk up the avenue to the castle, loop along the Deveron and return to the square.
Summit
On the way
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Huntly CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Huntly Castle and the Deveron take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–0.5 hours for the 2.1 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Huntly Square (grid reference NJ 529 399). Car parks in Huntly.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Huntly from Aberdeen and Inverness. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Pavements, an avenue and riverside paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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