📌 Forest near Bieldside, Aberdeen City
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🛠️ Long term site closure due to storm damage (checked April 2024)
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
