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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Woodend of Braco

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Woodend of Braco

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Woodend of Braco

02:02

7.22km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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777 m

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

2.15 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.

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2.77 km

Shepherd's Lodge Kailyard (Kitchen Garden)

Highlight • Historical Site

Recreating a 19th Century Colony Kailyard (kitchen garden)

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4.34 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.90 km

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 or a dip of your feet on a warm day. The area is well sheltered by trees. There is also lots of lovely wildlife to spot.

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6.33 km

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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7.22 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

2.48 km

685 m

474 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

2.56 km

931 m

474 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 27 August

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Woodend of Braco

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Picnic Area by the Pond

Shepherd's Lodge Kailyard (Kitchen Garden)

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Picnic Bench by the Stream

Gowk Stane

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