Pannanich Forest
This pine wood stretches over the steep lower slopes of Pannanich Hill. There is a waymarked footpath, very steep in places, and a viewpoint with a really tremendous view over Upper Deeside, from Ballater in the foreground out to the most distant hills. A steep footpath from opposite the bridge over the River Dee leads you through a mixed woodland (not Forestry Commission land) into the forest.
Alternatively, a small car park has been created roughly 1km along the road west of the bridge, where a more gentle track gives access to the forest.
The waymarked trail within this forest is part of the network of trails around Ballater. The trails network has been created with the assistance of Upper Deeside Access Trust.
How to get there:
Ballater. is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NO 3895
From Ballater, cross to the south side of the River Dee. Pannanich Forest covers the hill above you. There is a steep track up into the forest from opposite the bridge over the River Dee, and a more gentle track leads from a small car park about 1km along the B976 west of the bridge.
Start your visit from:
Pannanich Car Park Other places to go in Upper Deeside Forests