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Bennachie Taps and Tops

Sun 13th Sep 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Scotland / Aberdeenshire
Local Group
North of Scotland
Distance
17ml.
Start Time
09:00
Route
Starts at Auchleven, on the road to Keig, going south west out of the village. Roadside parking is available. Meet at the junction with Mortimer's Way. W3W:///notice.happening.daylight

The route will take us south from Auchleven to climb the ridge of Bennachie at its westerly end. We traverse the tops of Watch Craig, Oxen Craig and Mither Tap before descending to the visitor centre (toilets and cafe). The route returns along the northern flanks of the ridge, mainly on forest tracks. The earlier stages of the walk have a sustained climb to the ridge (highest point 528m). The walk is on good tracks and paths

General Notes
Dogs welcome. To book, please email with your mobile number and emergency contact details
Contact
Claire Hamilton
Start and Finish

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