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4.7/5)About Bennachie
Bennachie is one of the best known and most popular places to visit in north east Scotland.
Bennachie is a distinctive hill with several tops and can be seen from miles around.
The Bennachie Centre is an excellent start to your visit. While you're there learn about the history of the area and the people who lived and worked on the hill. It’s a great place for children of all ages - there's lots to learn about and play with.
New semi-permanent orienterering courses now available
Car Park Charges
Contact details
How to get there:
Bennachie is in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire.
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.
Kemnay, Inverurie, and Monymusk are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NJ698216
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
What's on in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
June
- Walk to Findhorn Bay Thursday 21 June 2012
- World War 2 Walk Sunday 24 June 2012
July
- Ant Antics at Bennachie Sunday 1 July 2012
- Nature's Palette Tuesday 3 July 2012
- Teddy Bears Picnic at Bennachie Thursday 5 July 2012
- Sensory Explosion Tuesday 10 July 2012
- Treasure Hunt at Tyrebagger Thursday 12 July 2012
- Hunt the Bin Mini Beast Tuesday 17 July 2012
- Mini beast hunt at Dunnottar Thursday 19 July 2012
- Family Pond Dipping at Culbin Thursday 19 July 2012
- Can you follow the clues? Tuesday 24 July 2012
- Teddy Bear Safari Tuesday 31 July 2012
August
- Teen bushcraft at Tyrebagger Wednesday 1 August 2012
- Creative Dens Tuesday 7 August 2012
- Magic Forest at Countesswells Thursday 16 August 2012
Facilities:
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The visitor centre is managed by the Bennachie Centre Trust, Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service and Forestry Commission Scotland. Contact on 01467 681470 or email bennachie.warden |
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Limited selection of sweets and drinks can be purchased at visitor centre. |
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The toilets are open for the season. |
Activities
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Gordon Way Trail Colony Trail Wild Wood Trail Discovery Trail Turnpike Trail Working Wood Trail Mither Tap Maiden Causeway Mither Tap Timeline Trail Mither Tap Heather Brig Millstone Hill Trail Mither Tap Quarry Trail |
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Ospreys can be seen close to Donview Car Park |
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at Bennachie Centre |
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One large BBQ site at Back O'Bennachie(reserved for large groups only - please book in advance on 01466 794161) and four small BBQs which can be used anytime as long as used charcoal is put in the bin provided. |
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Living willow sculptures and open play area at Back O'Bennachie |
Contact:
Liz Wallace01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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