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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

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(18)

118

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

03:29

11.1km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

51 m

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

556 m

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.

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3

688 m

Gowk Stane

Highlight • Natural

The name gowk stane (English: cuckoo stone or fool's stone) has been applied to certain standing stones and glacial erratics in Scotland, often found in prominent geographical situations. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gowk_stane

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4

1.50 km

Picnic Bench by the Stream

Highlight • Rest Area

This is slightly off the track and has a solid and well built picnic bench where it is nice to have a warm drink on a cold day ad snack …

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5

2.87 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.90 km

Oxen Craig Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the highest peak on Bennachie.

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B

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

449 m

111 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

482 m

381 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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8°C

55 %

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