Destination: Kirkhill, Nr. Aberdeen
Just outside of the city, Kirkhill is a popular destination for locals. Although the way-marked trails are very limited, with a bit of exploration or some local knowledge, there’s plenty of great riding to be found.
How to get there
From Aberdeen, head north on the A96 towards Inverness. The forest is on the right-hand side of the dual carriageway, about 8 miles from Aberdeen, and a short distance before the turning for Blackburn.
Sat Nav: BLACKBURN
Facilities
Just parking.
Trails
The main trail is the blue grade 12 km Kirkhill Loop. It’s mostly easy (dull) fire road but it’s a good way to recce the forest and find the hidden trails. There are two spurs off the trail. The North is fairly tame double-track but the South is more fun with some steep rooty and rocky sections and it spits you out next to the Fun Park.
Although only 2 km long, as the name suggests, it’s fun! It’s never too steep and all the jumps are rollable so, how fast you take it and whether you get airborne, is entirely up to you.
Nearest bike shops
Alpine Bikes, Aberdeen
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, Aberdeen
Other info
Parking is £2 for the day
Useful sites
Forestry Commission guide to Kirkhill
Cycle Grampian’s guide to Kirkhill
Location map
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