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Last updated: October 10, 2025

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1. Dunnideer Hill Fort loop

5.04km

01:25

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oxen Craig Summit – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from Oyne

15.3km

05:07

730m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Chapel of Garioch

10.8km

03:25

430m

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

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4. View from Little Oxen Craig – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Oyne

5.55km

01:58

330m

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

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5. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Chapel of Garioch

4.18km

01:11

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Bennachie

1. Dunnideer Hill Fort loop

2. Oxen Craig Summit – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from Oyne

3. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Chapel of Garioch

4. View from Little Oxen Craig – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Oyne

5. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Chapel of Garioch

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