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House of Fetternear Ruins – View of Bennachie loop from Kemnay

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House of Fetternear Ruins – View of Bennachie loop from Kemnay

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House of Fetternear Ruins – View of Bennachie loop from Kemnay

01:47

6.73km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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781 m

House of Fetternear Ruins

Highlight • Castle

These are the remains of the House of Fetternear, which burnt down in 1919. Originally built by the Bishop of Ramsay in 1226. The ruins are fenced off and can be admired from the path.

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850 m

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bishops Palace Fetternear

(Old) House of Fetternear, from c.1566. The massive footings of the palace, built by Bishop Ramsay of Aberdeen in 1226 and extended by Bishop Kyninmond, 1330, are …

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4.03 km

View of Bennachie

Highlight • Summit

Lovely view to Bennachie with the distinctive Mither Tap.

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5.21 km

Farm Buildings at Fetternear Estate

Highlight • Structure

The walk takes you past this farm building and home.

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6.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

2.29 km

277 m

153 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

277 m

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

7°C

49 %

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House of Fetternear Ruins – View of Bennachie loop from Kemnay

House of Fetternear Ruins

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

View of Bennachie

Farm Buildings at Fetternear Estate

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