TRACY GOES OUTSIDE
Delgatie Castle and Woods
This walk from Tracy takes her approx 25 miles from her home in Keith to Turriff. Tracy undertakes lovely walks all over our beautiful country and we are delighted she has agreed to provide Lifestyle readers with the inside knowledge that she has gleaned from her many adventures. I hope you enjoy Tracy’s walks? Please do let us know and send us some photos. Follow Tracy goes outside on Facebook (www.facebook.com/tracygoesoutside)
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pprox 1 mile along the road there is a sign post for Delgatie Castle to the left take this road for approx 1 ½ miles. The Castle is well sign-posted and can be seen from the road on the right. You will turn into the entrance to where the Castle is sign posted and
Distance: 2 ¾ miles Time - 1 ½ hrs Time: 1.5-2 hours Level: Easy with a little elevation Terrain: Well walked forestry paths can be a little wet under foot in places.
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Access: Arrive by car. To reach the start of the walk from Turriff take the A947 towards Banff.
there is ample parking and a forestry information board. Delgatie Castle and Woods is a stunning walk that takes in not only a walk in the woods, you also go past Delgatie trout fishing pond where you can see ducks and swans, then round the grounds of the stunning Castle that dates back to 1030. What is visible today is from around 1570 with later wings added in 1743. From the car park you will see some steps at the left, head up the steps following the red way markers. Just after the steps there is a path to the right that is worth a detour where you will find the hidden ice house which would have been used to store perishable foods in bygone years. Back on the main path there is another detour to the right, a great opportunity to get your camera out as there is a great view of the Castle. On the main path again continue straight
