Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
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14<br />
Den of Maidencraig Local<br />
Nature Reserve<br />
An <strong>area</strong> of ancient woodl<strong>and</strong> l<strong>in</strong>ked to Hazlehead Park by<br />
footpath. There is a pond <strong>and</strong> a burn, as well as grassl<strong>and</strong><br />
with wildflowers.<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
By bus First Bus 14 to<br />
K<strong>in</strong>gswells, Stagecoach<br />
Bluebird bus X17 to<br />
K<strong>in</strong>gswells <strong>and</strong> Westhill<br />
By car On A944, 4 miles<br />
west of city centre, footpath<br />
l<strong>in</strong>ks to Hazlehead Park<br />
<strong>and</strong> Bressay Brae. Park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
available near Groats Road<br />
end of reserve. Access by<br />
bicycle from K<strong>in</strong>gswells<br />
to K<strong>in</strong>gs Gate cycle r<strong>out</strong>e<br />
(separate from road)<br />
ENTRY Free<br />
OPEN At all times<br />
Den Wood <strong>and</strong> Anderson<br />
Wood, Hazlehead Park<br />
A mix of broadleaved <strong>and</strong> coniferous woodl<strong>and</strong> home to a host<br />
of wildlife. Look <strong>out</strong> for red squirrels, roe deer, woodpeckers<br />
<strong>and</strong> plenty of other bird <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>sect life. Good network of paths.<br />
Take care near golf courses.<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
By bus First Bus no. 14<br />
By car Free park<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
Hazlehead Park, car parks<br />
also on Hazledene Avenue<br />
(Countesswells Road end)<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Aberdeen</strong> Crematorium<br />
ENTRY Free<br />
OPEN All year, daily from 8am<br />
FACILITIES<br />
No toilets<br />
FURTHER DETAILS<br />
Skene Road, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
01244 897400<br />
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Cafe <strong>and</strong> toilets at<br />
Hazlehead Park<br />
Disabled access, all abilities<br />
trail <strong>in</strong> Den Wood<br />
FURTHER DETAILS<br />
Hazledene Road, <strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />
01224 897400<br />
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />
Hills <strong>and</strong> wild Places
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