Durris Forest Walks
This walk explores the expansive Durris Forest near Banchory in Aberdeenshire.
The route climbs to one of the forest's fine viewpoints at Cairn-mon-earn.
You can start off from the car park just off Slug Road. Here you can pick up a trail taking you up to the 378 metre high summit of Cairn-mon-earn. From here there are wonderful views over the Deeside countryside and hills.
In addition to the walking trails the forest has miles of wide tracks suitable for mountain biking.
To the east there's also Maryculter Woods where you can enjoy some lovely views of the Crynoch Burn.
Postcode
AB39 3TH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsDurris Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Durris Forest Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Durris Forest OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Durris Forest Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Drumtochty Forest is another good local option. The forest includes the historic Drumtochty Forest and some popular mountain bike trails.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Entrance to Durris Forest. Durris Forest is a predominantly coniferous forest situated south of the River Dee, approximately three kilometres west of Netherley in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The southwest boundary of Durris Forest is delineated by the A957 road, which separates it from Fetteresso Forest. Within Durris Forest, there are several smaller named woodlands. The ancient route known as Elsick Mounth traverses the Grampian Mountains within the bounds of Durris Forest. Notable natural landmarks in the vicinity include Red Moss and Meikle Carewe Hill. Additionally, the area is rich in historical features, including Raedykes Roman Camp, Muchalls Castle, and Maryculter House. Roman legions marched from Raedykes to Normandykes Roman Camp, passing through Durris Forest as they sought higher ground to avoid the bogs of Red Moss and other low-lying mosses associated with the Burn of Muchalls. This march utilised the Elsick Mounth, an ancient trackway crossing the Grampian Mountains to the west of Netherley.
Cairn Mon Earn
Summit area of Cairn-mon-earn
Cairn-mon-earn