Start on the B9119 at the entrance to Garlogie lay-by. Proceed east to Cairnie Roundabout. Give way at the roundabout to turn left onto the B979 and at Mason Lodge give way once again to turn left onto the A944. Travel west, taking particular care at crossroads with the B979 and B9126, to Dunecht, where left on B977 to Echt. Give way at the crossroads to turn left onto the B9119 to finish 0.2 miles west of star. Race HQ Garlogie Hall.