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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

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

01:45

18.3km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 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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3.95 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.3 km

Pitmedden Estate Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden on the slopes of Bennachie, the work that has gone into the small enclosed cemetery shows the grandeur of the local residence.

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14.1 km

Ruins of Bennachie Bede House

Highlight • Structure

A “Bede House” was a hostelry/hospital of medieval origin for displaced men built and served by a religious house or landowner. The Bennachie Bede House lies 500 m to the …

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18.3 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

2.20 km

1.09 km

803 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

6.08 km

2.20 km

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

21°C

7°C

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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

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Pitmedden Estate Cemetery

Ruins of Bennachie Bede House

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