Countesswells
The wide forest trails at Countesswells give views over gentle Aberdeenshire farmland and towards the city of Aberdeen.
Every city needs to breathe, and Aberdeen is lucky to have four great forests right on its doorstep.
There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for a quiet place to run, a play area for the kids or exciting mountain biking routes.
Forests to visit
Foggieton
You can gaze up at beech trees over 150 years old or watch new trees as they grow.
Kirkhill
Walk, run or cycle to the Tappie Tower. It’s a stiff climb but well worth the effort for the grand views to Aberdeen and Bennachie.
Tyrebagger
Family friendly trails ideal for young children in buggies, toddlers and kids learning to cycle.
Explore Aberdeenshire
Beyond the city limits the forests of Aberdeenshire have their own special character. Some are in big forest landscapes, with wide open moorland and powerful skies. Others are close to towns, easy to get to for a brisk walk or a pounding forest run.
The Bin
Named for the hill at its heart, The Bin contains many of Aberdeenshire’s most impressive grand fir trees.
Cambus o’May
Enjoy classic Deeside scenery of pine, heather and blaeberry. Come here for endless darting dragonflies in summer and snowclad mountains winter.
Dunnottar Woods
Stonehaven's lively community woodland, in the grounds of Dunnottar House. Walk directly into the woodland from the town and quickly lose yourself in history and nature.
Pitfichie
Walking and mountain biking trails through varied forest and across granite hill tops.
Scolty
Quiet woodland just five minutes from bustling Banchory lies Scolty Hill, topped by the distinctive Scolty Tower.