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Aberdeen Young Walkers Group

We are the Aberdeen Young Walkers Group. 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

Climb the two highest peaks of Bennachie - Oxen Craig and Mither Tap - and enjoy fabulous sweeping views.

9 km / 475m ascent

Start from Back o Bennachie Car park. There is a £2 charge for parking, and you will need coins for this. I'm coming from Aberdeen, and can give lifts if anyone needs, but parking is extensive, so not massively worried about car numbers! If you need a lift, speak up in comments, and we'll try and sort you out.

Please also ensure you are appropriately kitted out and have some food and water with you - give me a shout if you need any information about what appropriate kit is!

We will continue to take attendance using the Ramblers App - if you are a Ramblers member, it would be great if you could either bring your membership card along, or download and login to the Ramblers app. If you are not a Ramblers member, I will ask for your name, postcode and e-mail at the start. ***If this is your fourth or more walk with AYW then you need to have Ramblers membership: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/become-a-member.aspx

We won't take this too fast - I'm out of hill-shape, and need to get back into it, so a good one if you're unsure of your own fitness!

Sunday, 26 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
475m / 1558ft
Type:
circular

You must book on Meetup

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 69799 21601
Nearest postcode:
AB51 5HY
what3words:
paces.curving.lace
Start time:
10:30 am

Back o Bennachie forestry commission car park

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