Kirkhill Forest
Circular walk
A 3.7 mile walk, challenging, and quite steep in places. Explore the natural paths which weave through the woodland trees, and challenge yourself to reach the top of the Tappie Tower, which has great views out across Aberdeen. Downloadable map available here.
Useful Information
How to get there: Kirkhill Forest is off the A96, just after Blakburn when heading toward Aberdeen.
Grid Reference: NS 462 720
Nearest Postcode: AB21 0TU
Parking: Kirkhill Forest car park.
The Walk
This walk explores the forestry just off the A96 and west of the airport.
Map with thanks to Ordnance Survey.
Walk
1 Follow the Tappie Tower Trail (White Marked). Climb through the forest to the 19th century folly at Tappie Tower, which provides panoramic views from the North Sea to Bennachie.
Similar Walks
Two further walks to consider in Scotland.
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