Clachnaben

Clachnaben is one of the best known of Aberdeenshire's lower hills, celebrated together with Bennachie in an old couplet. Its fame rests on the magnificent granite tor on its summit, a superb viewpoint and a worthy objective for any outing.Terrain - Excellent hill-path higher up; tracks lower down with just the odd slight boggy section.Grade 3Distance 9km (5.6 miles)Ascent 511m (1677ft)