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Denlethen

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Community woodland on the edge of Laurencekirk

Clearings in the trees offer views of the surrounding countryside. Keep an eye out for the old curling pond next to the picnic area on the north-east edge of the wood. You might glimpse the resident wildlife too. There are sometimes roe deer among the trees and damselflies by the pond.

There are no waymarked trails in Denlethen, but the main forest track is easy to follow and forms a circuit of about 1¾ miles. Smaller paths between the trees offer lots of options for making your own route. 

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Lively community wood in the grounds of Dunnottar House

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Quiet woodland below a general’s monument

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Foggieton

Countesswells' smaller and quieter neighbour

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