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Millstone Hill Summit – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from The Maiden Stone

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Millstone Hill Summit – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from The Maiden Stone

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29

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Millstone Hill Summit – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from The Maiden Stone

05:16

42.4km

1,090m

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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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16.6 km

Oak Brae

Forest

2

21.0 km

Stone Bench with View of the Don Valley

Highlight • Structure

A stone bench with an amazing view over the Don valley. Great for a small break.

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3

21.9 km

Millstone Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Millstone Hill is 409m high and has impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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4

22.1 km

Millstone Hill Trail Junction to Mither Tap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicely signposted in the middle of the bushes. The Millstone Hill Trail branches off north to Mither Tap.
I liked the footbridges that you balance on here.

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5

29.4 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

37.8 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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7

38.3 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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8

38.4 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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9

38.9 km

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

On sunny days and weekends, get here early to make sure you get a parking space.

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B

42.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

6.62 km

5.13 km

4.49 km

1.10 km

533 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

9.24 km

6.59 km

1.27 km

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Highest point (390 m)

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