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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

01:13

12.7km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

218 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

724 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

855 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

1.29 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

3.34 km

East to West Flowy Gravel

Highlight • Cycleway

6

9.72 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

498 m

120 m

Surfaces

9.82 km

2.86 km

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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