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Kirkhill Forest, just a couple of miles out of Aberdeen on the A96, is definitely worth a visit.
On offer is a purpose built fun park with bumps, jumps, bearms and challenges; a 6½ mile circuit on fire break road, and some tricky sections of single track. |
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The most popular car park for Kirkhill is sign posted from the A96, about a mile from Dyce airport roundabout. Its big, holds loads of cars, but has been known to attract car thieves so lock your car and hide your valuables when out riding.
East Woodlands is a small alternative car park on the north side of the forest, which gives access to the main trail via the North Spur.
See our Map of Kirkhill Forest page for more details.
Fun Park
Officially opened in March 2005, this short section of trail (about a mile) was purposely built to provide a range of technically challenging features - jumps, bumps, berms, switchbacks and more. It's designed specifically to help you perfect your biking skills. Be aware however that it is best suited to intermediate and advanced riders as it is tricky in parts.
It begins with an easy uphill ride through mature conifer forest to an open area, from where the descent back to the start takes you through all the classic mountain biking features you would expect.
Kirkhill Loop
The 6¾ mile Kirkhill Loop, way marked by a red bike icon, starts from the main car park and climbs steadily along fire break roads to Tappie Tower at the summit of Tyrebagger Hill. The tower offers good views to Inverurie and Bennachie to the north. From here the trail drops slowly for the remaining 4 or so miles back to the car park. The relatively easy gradients make this trail suitable for all.
South Spur
The short (½ mile) south spur begins (or ends?) at the main car park and cuts off a corner of the Kirkhill Loop - follow the white markings. This is steep, rough, rocky and criss cross with roots making it ideal for experienced riders.
North Spur
Its not single track, and its not fire break. It's the North Spur. This slightly narrow trail, shared by horses, walkers and cyclists joins the East Woodlands car park with the Kirkhill Loop. White markings guide the way.
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| Getting to Kirkhill Forest | |
Kirkhill Forest main car park (grid reference 855114 - see OS map 38) is situated adjacent the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness Road, about a mile north of Dyce, or a mile and a half south of Blackburn.
East Woodlands car park (grid reference 856146 - see OS map 38) is reached by taking the turning at the railway bridge on the Blackburn to Hatton of Fintray road (B979), then taking the next left and following this road for about 1.5 mile. The car park is sign posted on your right.
See our Map of Kirkhill Forest page for more details.
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There are no facilities at either car parks. However Blackburn and Dyce offer shops and pubs. The nearest cycle repair shops are in Aberdeen or Inverurie.
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