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Kirkhill


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 4.5/5)

About Kirkhill

Kirkhill is a working forest which really has something for everyone! There are waymarked circular walks,  a longer multi user trail and a mountain bike fun park.

There are great views to the north east from the summit of Tyrebagger Hill. The main entrance is less then five km from the outskirts of Aberdeen - a real 'green lung' for the city.

Room for all users

This wood is very popular with walkers, horse riders and especially with cyclists. There is room for everyone on the wide forest roads.  We ask though that cyclists and horse riders stay off the waymarked footpaths as they will easily be damaged by hooves and wheels. Please leave these for the walkers.

How to get there:

Kirkhill is part of Aberdeen Woods. Blackburn, Hatton Of Fintray, Dyce, Kintore, Inverurie, Kirkton Of Skene, Garlogie, Westhill, Kingswells, Dyce, Newmachar, Bucksburn, and Aberdeen are the nearest towns or villages.

This wood is on the north side of the A96, between the Dyce roundabout and the Blackburn roundabout.

OS Grid Reference: NJ850 120
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Kirkhill Car Parks

What's on in Aberdeen Woods

MITHER TAP FROM TAPPIE TOWER ON TYREBAGGER HILL

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse Riding
horse riding

Horse riders are welcome to use the forest roads for riding.

Contact:

Liz Wallace

01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Peteski (5 Stars)
16/May/2009
Great for running, good 7 mile laps, hilly terrain!

Name: Emma (4 Stars)
5/May/2009
Excellent for a walk with the dogs. Definately recommend.

Name: kathleen rennie (5 Stars)
19/Apr/2009
Very nice walk will go back again

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