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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View from Little Oxen Craig loop from The Colony

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View from Little Oxen Craig loop from The Colony

Hard

70

runners

Bennachie Visitor Centre – View from Little Oxen Craig loop from The Colony

01:59

16.4km

560m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

218 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

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.

Tip by

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

Tip by

4

6.01 km

View from Little Oxen Craig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views north are excellent. Easiest reached from the Back o Bennachie car park.

Tip by

5

9.16 km

Mither Tap Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

707 m

512 m

340 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

1.80 km

698 m

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Friday 23 October

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1°C

98 %

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