Esson's Walk to Donview

 

This linear route that passes through conifer woodland and then gradually climbs up Millstone Hill. From Millstone Hill there are excellent views of Bennachie and the surrounding Aberdeenshire countryside. The route descends to the Donview Car Park.

You can download a map of the Bennachie walking trails from the What's of Interest panel on the right of the page.

How to get there:

Esson's Walk to Donview can be started from The Bennachie Centre Car Park in Bennachie. Chapel of Garioch is the nearest town or village.

Travel on the A96 north past Inverurie. Approximately 2 miles beyond Inverurie take a road on the left sign posted to Chapel of Garioch. At Chapel of Garioch turn left (sign posted to the Bennachie Centre). Follow this road for 2 miles. The car park is on your right.

OS Grid Reference: NJ 698 216

Mammals: Red squirrels can be seen occasionally. Also Roe deer in the woodland clearings. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer

Birds: In the conifer woodlands, birds such as crossbills, goldcrests, wrens, blackbirds, thrushes and chaffinches can be heard or seen.
jays and great spotted woodpecker are often seen too, flying through the woodland.
On Millstone Hill, meadow pipits and grouse nest in the heather. Birds of prey such as buzzards or in the summer an occasional osprey can also be seen flying over the hill.