Clachnaben Rocky Outcrop loop from Water of Dye

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Clachnaben Rocky Outcrop loop from Water of Dye

Moderate

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Clachnaben Rocky Outcrop loop from Water of Dye

03:35

11.3km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.62 km

Clachnaben Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Natural Monument

Clachnaben is much easier to approach from west on the MTB

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5.62 km

Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some quite boggy stretches. Light scrambling to get to the top of the granite tor to enjoy the view around the area.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

Surfaces

6.71 km

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

-1°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2023,Clachnaben

This hill walk has an approach through forestry and sections of open farmland. The final ascent becomes steeper and a fantastic granite tor can be found on its summit. This is one of Aberdeenshire's best known lower hills and offers fantastic views across the surrounding countryside for miles around.