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Inverurie Group

We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A Moderate walk on hard core hill paths and hard core forest tracks.

From the Back of Bennachie car park, follow the forest track, then a (very) rough hill path through the forest  to Watch Craig. The path is easier  to Hermit Seat, Black Hill and back down to the forest track and return to the car park.

Sunday, 11 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
356.6m / 1170ft
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk leader Morris using the contact details provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk.  Please phone or text.  If you leave a message please remember to leave your name and contact telephone number.  Confirmation of your booking is required for attendance.  It is essential for the walk leader to know who is coming on the walk and to be able to contact people should there be any changes.  Please remember to contact the walk leader if you are no longer able to attend.

Good walking boots are essential, gaiters, waterproof jacket and trousers and poles are advised.  Bring food and drink.

Parking: Back of Bennachie car park.  Car park charge is £3.00.

Toilets: There are no toilets on the route.  The nearest public toilets are at the Bennachie Leisure Centre, Insch.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NJ 66095 24622
Nearest postcode:
AB52 6RH
what3words:
marsh.cabbages.eclipses
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Back of Bennachie car park, Oyne, OS Landranger Map 38 - Aberdeen, Inverurie, Pitmedden

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 66095 24622
Nearest postcode:
AB52 6RH
what3words:
marsh.cabbages.eclipses
Start time:
10:00 am

Back of Bennachie car park, Oyne, OS Landranger Map 38 - Aberdeen, Inverurie, Pitmedden

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking