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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

01:43

13.8km

510m

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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

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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696 m

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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828 m

Picnic Area by the Pond

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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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5.17 km

View from Little Oxen Craig

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Views north are excellent. Easiest reached from the Back o Bennachie car park.

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5.94 km

Oxen Craig Summit

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This is the highest peak on Bennachie.

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10.9 km

Serene Forest

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The perfect half way spot for a wild cup of tea. There is a lovely tree canopy that shelters you from the elements if need be. I also managed to …

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.12 km

499 m

254 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

993 m

828 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

13°C

95 %

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Oxen Craig Summit loop from The Colony

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Gowk Stane

Picnic Area by the Pond

View from Little Oxen Craig

Oxen Craig Summit

Serene Forest

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