Larch walk

 

This route is through pine and larch woodland and several sculptures can seen along the trail. The walk is suitable for all abitities.

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

How to get there:

Larch walk 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 early in the morning along this trail. We have information about Red squirrel

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.

The Bennachie Centre Car Park Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking:

Length of trail: 0.5 miles

Approximate time of trail: 30 minutes

Open or closed: open

Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Jackie Cumberbirch Recreation Ranger 01466 794161 e-mail: jackie.cumberbirch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk