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Donview

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Big days out

The hill routes from Donview are superb. It’s a popular base for expeditions with two cars. Walk over Millstone Hill and the Mither Tap between Donview and Bennachie Visitor Centre.

Remember that the weather can change quickly in the hills, even in summer.


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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

Back o’ Bennachie

A favourite start point for those climbing Oxen Craig

Facilities and activities

  • Ancient monument
  • Mountain access
  • Charge parking
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Trails
  • 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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