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About Mither Tap Quarry Trail
The longest route to the Mither Tap, this trail leads through the forest up onto the hill. It climbs Little Oxen Craig where the remains of a nineteenth century granite quarry still stand. Stop and take a small detour to see the old quarry. Continue over Bennachie's highest peak, Oxen Craig and over to Mither Tap, then Craigshannoch and back to Little Oxen Craig.
The route is rough in places and climbs to 528 metres (1730ft). Please wear boots and waterproofs or a jacket to suit the conditions on the top.
This trail starts from Back O'Bennachie Car Park.
- Download the Bennachie trail map (PDF 874k)
- Check before you go - for details of trail closures, diversions and changes to listed events see the updates page.
- All the signposts on the hill and in the forest have a plate on the back showing the grid reference of the point. If you are lost, this should help you find where you are.
How to get there:
Mither Tap Quarry Trail can be started from Bennachie in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire. Inverurie, Insch, Aberdeen, and Alford are the nearest towns or villages.
Bennachie Centre - Travel on the A96 north past Inverurie. Approximately two 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 two miles. The car park is signposted.
Back O'Bennachie - Follow the A96 north from Inverurie for approximately ten miles. At the 'Oyne Fork', turn left onto the B9002 which signposted to Insch. After three miles on this road, and after passing Oyne village, turn left up to the Back O'Bennachie car park (sign posted).
Donview Car Park - From Monymusk, head north on minor road towards Blairdaff. After approximately 1.5 miles, the car park is sign posted.
Rowantree Car Park - Follow the A96 north from Inverurie for approximately ten miles. Turn left just before the Oyne fork and take first right, signposted Rowantree Car Park.
OS Grid Reference: NJ660245
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Bennachie Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
Brown |
| Length of trail: Circular route, 9km or 5.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 3.5 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Liz Wallace 01466 794161 e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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