Gight Castle
This walk visits the ruins of the 16th century Gight Castle in Aberdeenshire.
You can start the walk from the Gight Castle car park off the B9005. Then follow trails south west past Badiebath Woods to the castle site. There are some substantial ruins to explore here with the surrounding countryside making a pleasant backdrop. The castle is also notable as the ancestral home of romantic poet Lord Byron. Around here there are also some nice trails along the Ythan River and the Braes of Gight to the south of the castle.
Postcode
AB41 7JA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsGight Castle Ordnance Survey Map 
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Gight Castle Open Street Map 
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Gight Castle OS Map 
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Gight Castle Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The woods and river are ideal for dog walking so you'll probably see other owners on a fine weekend day.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head a few miles to the west and you could visit Fyvie Castle. The 13th century castle grounds include beautiful gardens and Fyvie Loch.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Gight Castle. The ruined remains of the 16th-century L-plan tower house of Gight Castle are located on the north bank of the River Ythan, 6 km east of Fyvie in Aberdeenshire. The castle was associated with the Gordon family.
The Ythan winds its way downstream to Methlick from Gight and its castle.
Hagberry Pot. Lying just under Gight Castle, Hagberry has a dark past. The castle was sacked in 1644 by the Covenanters but according to legend, not before the family jewels were thrown into the river at the deep and mysterious Hagberry Pot from which they were never recovered. Attempts have been made but have been fended off by a mysterious guardian creature in the depths of the pool!
An open space by the Ythan at the westerly edge of Gight woods.
Inside Gight Castle
Small Waterfall on Braes of Gight