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Back o’ Bennachie

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A favourite start point for those climbing Oxen Craig

Spilling down the northern slopes of the hill is the forest at Back O’Bennachie.

On the hillside above the forest you can find the remains of the quarry that supplied stone to build local villages. There’s also a superb circuit that takes in three of Bennachie’s summits.

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Bennachie Visitor Centre

The best place to start for Bennachie first-timers

Facilities and activities

  • Ancient monument
  • Mountain access
  • Trails
  • Accessible trails
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Charge parking
  • Visitor centre
  • Blue Badge parking
  • Accessible toilets

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Donview

The best views of Bennachie on a quieter walk to the summit

Facilities and activities

  • Mountain access
  • Trails
  • Picnic area
  • Charge parking
  • Stay the Night

Pitfichie

Walking and mountain biking across granite hilltop trails

Facilities and activities

  • Mountain biking
  • Ancient monument
  • Viewpoint
  • Trails
  • Parking

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