Pitfichie Forest

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Pitfichie Forest

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 Credit: Richard Webb

Pitfichie Forest is a sprawling woodland located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 1,500 hectares, it is situated near the town of Pitcaple, about 25 miles west of the city of Aberdeen. The forest is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland and offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.

The landscape of Pitfichie Forest is characterized by a mixture of coniferous and broadleaf trees, creating a diverse and picturesque environment. The forest is home to a wide range of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The forest features an extensive network of well-marked trails, providing opportunities for walking, mountain biking, and horse riding. The trails cater to different levels of difficulty, from easy routes suitable for families to more challenging paths for experienced outdoor enthusiasts. One of the prominent trails is the Pitfichie Mountain Bike Trails, which offers a thrilling experience for mountain bikers with its range of technical features and jumps.

In addition to the recreational activities, Pitfichie Forest also offers amenities such as picnic areas, a children's play area, and toilet facilities, making it an ideal destination for a day out with family and friends. The forest has a parking area, and access is free of charge.

Overall, Pitfichie Forest is a beautiful and accessible woodland area, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its diverse wildlife, well-maintained trails, and recreational facilities, it offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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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.

Path off Cairn William The tape banners mark the route for a hill race which was held from Monymusk later in the day.

Path off Cairn William

The tape banners mark the route for a hill race which was held from Monymusk later in the day.

Summit, Cairn William View past the triangulation pillar towards Mither Tap on Benachie.

Summit, Cairn William

View past the triangulation pillar towards Mither Tap on Benachie.

Pitfichie Forest Looking down on plantations from Cairn William&#039;s summit.

Pitfichie Forest

Looking down on plantations from Cairn William's summit.

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Pitfichie Forest is located at Grid Ref: NJ6516 (Lat: 57.235858, Lng: -2.5707666)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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