Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Kirkhill Forest
In or near Kingswells.
Kirkhill Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkhill Forest is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Dyce, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the forest is free.
About
Kirkhill Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.1943°, -2.2416°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kirkhill Forest is a forest in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated to the north-west of Aberdeen, on the north side of the A96 between the villages of Dyce and Blackburn. Kirkhill is a working forest with a network of paths for walking, a permanent orienteering trail, and a mountain bike fun park. The forest includes the Tappie Tower, a 19th-century folly offering panoramic views across the surrounding area.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.1943, -2.2416
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB21 0TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen North
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19585850 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkhill Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Looking Towards Kirkhill Forest - geograph.org.uk - 975302.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhill Forest?
- Kirkhill Forest is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB21 0TU).
- What is Kirkhill Forest?
- Kirkhill Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB21 0TU.
- Is Kirkhill Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkhill Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB21 0TU.