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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Oyne

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Oyne

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Oyne

02:42

22.9km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.35 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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6.85 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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6.98 km

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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7.42 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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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

2.66 km

2.28 km

1.08 km

512 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

9.12 km

1.94 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Oyne

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Picnic Area by the Pond

Gowk Stane

Picnic Bench by the Stream

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