King's Moss

Downs, Moorland in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

King's Moss

Cattie farmhouse, Aberdeenshire — Cattie farmhouse, Aberdeenshire Credit: Stephen Stachowiak

King's Moss is a charming village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the rolling hills and vast moorland, this picturesque village offers a serene and tranquil setting for its residents and visitors alike. The village is located on the eastern side of the county, approximately 20 miles northwest of Aberdeen.

The landscape surrounding King's Moss is predominantly characterized by its downs and moorland. The downs, with their gently sloping hills and lush greenery, provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The moorland, on the other hand, offers a unique and wild beauty, with its vast expanses of heather and peat bogs.

The village itself is small but full of character. It boasts a handful of traditional stone cottages, giving it a quaint and rustic feel. The community is close-knit, with friendly locals who take pride in their surroundings.

Nature enthusiasts will find King's Moss to be a haven for wildlife. The moorland is home to a variety of bird species, including grouse and curlews, while the downs attract hares and rabbits. The village is also surrounded by numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning countryside and take in the breathtaking views.

In terms of amenities, King's Moss has a small village shop for basic necessities, but for more extensive shopping and services, residents typically travel to nearby towns. However, the village's peaceful and idyllic setting more than compensates for its lack of commercial facilities.

Overall, King's Moss in Aberdeenshire is a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful retreat surrounded by stunning downs and moorland. Its natural beauty and warm community spirit make it a truly special place to visit or call home.

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Cattie farmhouse, Aberdeenshire

Cattie farmhouse, Aberdeenshire

Stephen Stachowiak

Under Green Hill A field above Whitehills, under Pitfichie Forest.

Under Green Hill

A field above Whitehills, under Pitfichie Forest.

Scots pines, Pitfichie Forest The eastern slopes of Green Hill.

Scots pines, Pitfichie Forest

The eastern slopes of Green Hill.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest The road runs the length of the forest and is waymarked as the &quot;white&quot; route. The full route runs around Cairn William.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest

The road runs the length of the forest and is waymarked as the "white" route. The full route runs around Cairn William.

Pitfichie Forest The road runs along the eastern side of the woodland and goes up and down a bit. The view is through an area of young trees towards Green Hill.

Pitfichie Forest

The road runs along the eastern side of the woodland and goes up and down a bit. The view is through an area of young trees towards Green Hill.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest An older pine, perhaps from a time when Bogmore was a less formal woodland with scattered trees and moorland.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest

An older pine, perhaps from a time when Bogmore was a less formal woodland with scattered trees and moorland.

Bogmore Land around the Pitmunie Burn has not been formally replanted. There are still some old pines here.

Bogmore

Land around the Pitmunie Burn has not been formally replanted. There are still some old pines here.

Scots pines, Pitfichie Forest Eastern slopes of Cairn William.

Scots pines, Pitfichie Forest

Eastern slopes of Cairn William.

Cleared area, Pitfichie Forest Self seeded spruce dot a hillside which has been clear felled and left.

Cleared area, Pitfichie Forest

Self seeded spruce dot a hillside which has been clear felled and left.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest Climbing to the col south of Cairn William. The view down the hill is towards a dun slope where there has been some clear felling in the past.

Logging road, Pitfichie Forest

Climbing to the col south of Cairn William. The view down the hill is towards a dun slope where there has been some clear felling in the past.

Granite Top Trail The mountain bike route over Cairn William. Cairn William is a significant hill and the path also gives a good walk to the summit. It is a steady climb, so there should be no problems getting in the way of fast moving bikes.

Granite Top Trail

The mountain bike route over Cairn William. Cairn William is a significant hill and the path also gives a good walk to the summit. It is a steady climb, so there should be no problems getting in the way of fast moving bikes.

View over King's Moss Moorland above Pitfichie Forest.

View over King's Moss

Moorland above Pitfichie Forest.

Path, Cairn William The gently climbing, but technical mountain bike path route over Cairn William. It is also walkable and a good route to the summit with fine views.

Path, Cairn William

The gently climbing, but technical mountain bike path route over Cairn William. It is also walkable and a good route to the summit with fine views.

Path, Cairn William The Granite Top mountain bike trail has some interesting rock features. Unfortunately I am not fit enough to climb fast enough to clear a lot of them. The descent beyond the summit was very easy though and nowhere near as technical.

Path, Cairn William

The Granite Top mountain bike trail has some interesting rock features. Unfortunately I am not fit enough to climb fast enough to clear a lot of them. The descent beyond the summit was very easy though and nowhere near as technical.

Col, Cairn William A view over to Millstone Hill and Mither Tap on Benachie from the mountain bike path on Cairn William.

Col, Cairn William

A view over to Millstone Hill and Mither Tap on Benachie from the mountain bike path on Cairn William.

Mountain bike track, Cairn William The path, used by bikes in ascent so fine to walk along too, uses granite bedrock and boulders for trail features.

Mountain bike track, Cairn William

The path, used by bikes in ascent so fine to walk along too, uses granite bedrock and boulders for trail features.

Cairn William There is a lot of exposed granite near the summit of Cairn William. It is used by a mountain bike track along the ridge.

Cairn William

There is a lot of exposed granite near the summit of Cairn William. It is used by a mountain bike track along the ridge.

Summit, Cairn William Bare granite and a triangulation pillar. The views are very fine.

Summit, Cairn William

Bare granite and a triangulation pillar. The views are very fine.

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King's Moss is located at Grid Ref: NJ6315 (Lat: 57.232721, Lng: -2.5999717)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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