Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen

Name: Kirkhill Forest
Address: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

#102 among attractions in Aberdeen

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Kirkhill Forest is a forest in Scotland, situated to the north-west of Aberdeen, on the north side of the A96 between the villages of Dyce and Blackburn. Kirkhill is a working forest with a network of paths for walking, a permanent orienteering trail, and a mountain bike fun park. ()

Coordinates: 57°11'39"N, 2°14'30"W

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Dyce - Bucksburn - Danestone (Dyce)Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Kirkhill Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stewart Park, Formartine and Buchan Way, Hazlehead Park, Hallforest Castle.

4.4 miSE
Park
Stewart Park, Aberdeen
113 min walk • Stewart Park, a serene oasis in the bustling city of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, offers residents and visitors alike a verdant escape from urban life. This tranquil park is a perfect place for leisurely strolls, family picnics, and outdoor sports, making it a cherished...
2 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Formartine and Buchan Way, Aberdeen
52 min walk • The Formartine and Buchan Way is a serene hiking trail nestled in the scenic landscape near Aberdeen, United Kingdom. This former railway line has been repurposed into a peaceful walking and cycling path that stretches for 53 miles, connecting the towns of Dyce...
4.5 miSE
Park
Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
115 min walk • Hazlehead Park is a public park in the Hazlehead area of Aberdeen, Scotland. 180 hectares in size, it was opened to the public in 1920, having formerly been the estate of Hazlehead House, home of William Rose, shipbuilder.
5.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Hallforest Castle
138 min walk • Hallforest Castle is a keep, one of the oldest in Scotland, as it dates from the 14th century. It is about a mile and a half from Kintore, in Aberdeenshire. Alternative names are Castle of Hallforrest, Hall Forest Castle or simply Hallforrest.
2.7 miNE
Stela
Dyce stones, Aberdeen
69 min walk • The Dyce stones are a collection of Pictish and Early Medieval sculptured stones that are housed in a shelter in the ruined St Fergus's Chapel, Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland.
1.1 miN
Memorial
Tyrebagger stone circle, Aberdeen
28 min walk • Tyrebagger stone circle is located at Dyce, near to Aberdeen in Scotland. It is a complete recumbent stone circle. It was used as a cattle pound in the past and now stands close to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
5.2 miSE
Park, Playground, Tennis court
Westburn Park, Aberdeen
134 min walk • Westburn Park is a public park located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is owned by Aberdeen City Council and is one of the largest parks in the city, with an area of 10 hectares. It does not have flowerbeds or gardens and is mainly grass with some trees.
4.8 miE
Bridge
Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen
122 min walk • The Diamond Bridge, known during planning and construction as the Third Don Crossing, is a bridge across the River Don in Aberdeen, Scotland, which opened in 2016.
4.5 miSE
Park
Green spaces and walkways in Aberdeen, Aberdeen
115 min walk • The Scottish city of Aberdeen has a number of green spaces and walkways. The parks, gardens and floral displays which include 2 million roses, 11 million daffodils and 3 million crocuses have led the city to win the Royal Horticultural Society's Britain in Bloom Best City award many times, including a period of nine years straight.
1.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brimmond Hill, Aberdeen
39 min walk • Brimmond Hill is a hill in Aberdeen, Scotland. The summit is the highest point within the Aberdeen City council area, at an elevation of 266 m. The hill itself is situated in the area between Kingswells, Westhill, Blackburn and Dyce.
1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Barra Castle, Aberdeen
36 min walk • Barra Castle is an unusual L-plan tower house dating from the early 16th century, about two miles south of Oldmeldrum, above the Lochter Burn, in the parish of Bourtie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen

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Kirkhill Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)