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

Hiking

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.

Alex

January 3, 2023

Mountain biking

Follow the path to the south side of the stream and the ruin / waterfall will come into sight.

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1. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

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3. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Bennachie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Bennachie Waterfall Ruins

1. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

2. Bennachie Waterfall Ruins loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

3. Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from Dr Danny Gordon's Widdie

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