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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kintore

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kintore

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kintore

02:54

39.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.90 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.61 km

The Woods

Highlight • Forest

15.7 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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18.1 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.3 km

View of Pitfichie Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.6 km

The Coffee Spot at the entrance to Fetternear Estate

Highlight • Cafe

Open Wednesday to Sunday, the Coffee Spot is at the entrance to the Fetternear estate and serves coffee, cold drinks and delicious and authentic Chinese street food - well worth a stop!

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35.9 km

Hallforest Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Easily accessible from Kintore, tarmac and farm track to access the castle in the field.
Thought to be built by Robert the Bruce, the castle was once a hunting lodge for the nearby forest.

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39.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

9.51 km

3.28 km

3.12 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

18.3 km

9.05 km

6.25 km

5.37 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – View of Pitfichie Hill loop from Kintore

The Woods

Bennachie Visitor Centre

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

View of Pitfichie Hill

The Coffee Spot at the entrance to Fetternear Estate

Hallforest Castle Ruins

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