Ticks
Ticks can carry Lyme disease, which can lead to long-term illness. Check for ticks after your visit and remove them quickly.
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Bennachie Visitor Centre
The best place to start for Bennachie first-timers
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Ancient monument
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Mountain access
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Trails
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Accessible trails
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Picnic area
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Toilets
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Charge parking
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Visitor centre
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Blue Badge parking
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Accessible toilets
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Donview
The best views of Bennachie on a quieter walk to the summit
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Mountain access
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Picnic area
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Stay the Night
Pitfichie
Walking and mountain biking across granite hilltop trails
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Mountain biking
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Ancient monument
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Viewpoint
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Trails
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Parking
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