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Donview Car Park
 

Donview Car Park

Walking trails

How to get there:

Donview Car Park is in Bennachie. Monymusk is the nearest town or village.

From Monymusk, head north on minor road towards Blairdaff. After approx. 1.5 miles, the Donview Car park and walks are sign posted off to the left. Turn left and follow the road, which runs close to river Don, to the car park.

OS Grid Reference: NJ 672 190

Other places to go in Bennachie

BENNACHIE FOREST WITH THE RIVER DON IN FOREGROUND

Facilities:

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Other Facilities

Great views of the river Don and Pitfichie.

Activities

Horse RidingPicnic
Walking The Birks Walk
Capercaillie walk to Back O'Bennachie Car Park
Millstone Hill walk
Essons Walk to Bennachie Centre
Educational The Donview classroom is free to use but needs to booked in advance. Please contact Jackie Cumberbirch for more details.
Wildlife Activities Ospreys seen close to centre
View Point Excellent views over to Pitfichie.

Contact:

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


active woods
What's of interest
At Donview car park - the old vistors centre is now used by 5 local artists as a studio. Their studio is usually open most Sundays 11.00am - 3.00pm.

What's on
What else is here
In Donview Car Park there is also
wild woods
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