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 by forest operations and the whole area is a one big wasteland of scarred soil, tree stumps and branch debris

Andrew

July 11, 2021

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Could be tricky to find if you’re not looking. Follow the path to the south side of the burn and the ruin will come into sight.

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

14.4km

04:29

520m

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

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2. Bennachie Waterfall Ruins loop from Chapel of Garioch

3.98km

01:05

50m

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

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

23.0km

06:42

610m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Bennachie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

2. Bennachie Waterfall Ruins loop from Chapel of Garioch

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

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