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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Keig

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Aberdeenshire

Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Keig

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Keig

02:49

31.0km

650m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.96 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

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323 m

View of the River Don from Keig School

Highlight • River

17.5 km

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

On sunny days and weekends, get here early to make sure you get a parking space.

Tip by

18.0 km

Picnic Area by the Pond

Highlight • Forest

There is a pond just off the main path. A lovely space for a break and a picnic. It's just a few minutes' walk from the visitor centre.

Tip by

20.2 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

5.75 km

4.16 km

3.72 km

Surfaces

16.5 km

7.81 km

5.65 km

444 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Keig

View of the River Don from Keig School

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Picnic Area by the Pond

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

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