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Mountain biking trails

Bennachie Waterfall and Millstone Hill loop

Mountain biking trails

Bennachie Waterfall and Millstone Hill loop

Moderate

4.3

(3)

9

riders

Bennachie Waterfall and Millstone Hill loop

02:10

20.3km

660m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Bennachie Waterfall and Millstone Hill loop for a challenging mountain biking adventure through Aberdeenshire's distinctive hills. This moderate route covers 12.6 miles (20.3 km) with a significant 2162 feet (659 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete. You will navigate…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.05 km for 852 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.28 km

Bennachie Waterfall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The surrounding forrest has now been cut down (spring 2025). No longer an enchanted place it used to be. Path leading to it from the Turnpike trail is badly damaged …

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2

7.07 km

Millstone Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Millstone Hill is 409m high and has impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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3

7.97 km

Stone Bench with View of the Don Valley

Highlight • Structure

A stone bench with an amazing view over the Don valley. Great for a small break.

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

287 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

8.88 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

17°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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