πŸ“Œ Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire
β˜…β˜…β˜…

πŸ› οΈ Coastal section blocked by rockfalls (checked April 2024)

A short but exciting coast path connects the captivating fishing villages of Gardenstown and Crovie. This is a wild section of coastline, with the thin strip of concrete path hemmed in between conglomerate sea cliffs and the chilly North Sea in places. A short section is covered at high tide, and the whole route is probably inadvisable in stormy weather, when large waves threaten even the villages themselves. Catch it at any other time and it’s a perfect way to take in one of the most beautiful corners of underrated, coastal Aberdeenshire. The route below returns the same way, but there’s apparently now a higher clifftop path as an alternative option – we hope to try it out soon.

πŸ“· Chronological photo guide

🌍 Location

πŸ“Œ Start / finish at east end of Gardenstown lower village

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 801649

πŸ›°οΈ GPS coordinates: 57.673821,-2.334497

🚌 Bus to Gardenstown lower village

πŸš— Car park

πŸ“ Key info

β–Ά 3 km / 2 mi | β–² 20 m | βŒ› 1 hr

Features: 🏠 Gardenstown β˜…β˜…β˜…; 🌊 Gamrie Bay coastline; 🏠 Crovie β˜…β˜…β˜…

⬀ Easy | Short rocky beach section, then partly surfaced path with a few steps. The first section is normally (just) submerged at high tide.

➑️ Out-and-back walk: start – Gardenstown – coast path – Crovie – return by outward route

Download file for GPS

πŸ₯Ύ On our last visit

Wildlife: Waders and seagulls on the beach.

Weather: Cloudy with some sunshine, temperature in single figures.

December 2016
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  1. MixedMasalaMummy

    when was the path made?

    • Scotland Off the Beaten Track

      I'm afraid we're not sure of the answer to your question! It certainly doesn't look new.

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