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Picnic Area by the Pond – Picnic Bench by the Stream loop from The Maiden Stone

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Picnic Area by the Pond – Picnic Bench by the Stream loop from The Maiden Stone

Moderate

15

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Picnic Area by the Pond – Picnic Bench by the Stream loop from The Maiden Stone

01:42

16.7km

470m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.39 km

Ruins of Bennachie Bede House

Highlight • Structure

A “Bede House” was a hostelry/hospital of medieval origin for displaced men built and served by a religious house or landowner. The Bennachie Bede House lies 500 m to the …

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2

3.06 km

Bennachie Waterfall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The surrounding forrest has now been cut down (spring 2025). No longer an enchanted place it used to be. Path leading to it from the Turnpike trail is badly damaged …

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3

5.18 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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4

5.31 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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5

6.13 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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6

7.50 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.54 km

111 m

105 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

7.16 km

1.03 km

111 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 19 October

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9°C

33 %

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