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
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2 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Formartine and Buchan Way, Aberdeen
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4.5 miSE
Park
Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
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5.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Hallforest Castle
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2.7 miNE
Stela
Dyce stones, Aberdeen
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1.1 miN
Memorial
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5.2 miSE
Park, Playground, Tennis court
Westburn Park, Aberdeen
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4.8 miE
Bridge
Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen
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4.5 miSE
Park
Green spaces and walkways in Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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1.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brimmond Hill, Aberdeen
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1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Barra Castle, Aberdeen
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