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Gairnhill Wood loop from Countesswells

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Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Gairnhill Wood loop from Countesswells

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Gairnhill Wood loop from Countesswells

01:45

6.38km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Gairnhill Wood

Highlight • Forest

Gairnhill Wood is a beautiful, peaceful woodland that's part of the larger Countesswells Forest. Trail through a variety of wonderful trees including conifers, mature beech, mixed larch, pine, and birch.

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2.81 km

Path Between Kingshill and Gairnhill Wood

Highlight • Trail

The path between Kinshill and Gairnhill Wood is a glorious one. On one side you have lines of towering trees and on the other a vast, uninterrupted view of the sensational Aberdeenshire countryside.

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6.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.51 km

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.67 km

1.64 km

231 m

199 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

19 %

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Gairnhill Wood loop from Countesswells

Gairnhill Wood

Path Between Kingshill and Gairnhill Wood

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