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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Broadsea Farmhouse

Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Broadsea Farmhouse

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Broadsea Farmhouse

01:29

17.0km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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1.57 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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2.08 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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2.21 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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2.64 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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17.0 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.60 km

799 m

120 m

Surfaces

9.97 km

4.60 km

1.56 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

16°C

12°C

54 %

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from Broadsea Farmhouse

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Picnic Area by the Pond

Gowk Stane

Picnic Bench by the Stream

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