📌 Forest near Bieldside, Aberdeen City
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OK, this area is frequented more by dog walkers than intrepid explorers, but if you live in or around Aberdeen then the forest around Countesswells should be on your radar for a relaxed ramble. This former farmland is now owned by the Forestry Commission, who have created several overlapping, waymarked trails to follow depending on time constraints. A dusting of snow made our last visit particularly enjoyable, and we’ve spotted red squirrels here despite the proximity to the Granite City.
🌍 Location
📌 Off North Countesswells Road, Countesswells. Car park is at:
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 869045
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.131722,-2.216466
🚌 Bus to Countesswells
🚗 Car park (charge)
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
🔗 Website: forestryandland.gov.scot | Trail map: forestryandland.gov.scot
