Countesswells

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Visitor information

Facilities

  • Horses welcome
  • Mountain biking
  • Trails
  • Charge parking

The nearest public toilets are in Cults or Kingswells.

Getting here

The entrance and car park for Countesswells wood is on the west side of an unclassified road, 1 mile south of Kingswells. From the Kingswells roundabout on the A944, follow the turning for Cults. If heading from Cults or Countesswells Road, follow signs for Kingswells.

Using SatNav?

AB15 8QD is the closest postcode.

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Parking information

The charges to park at Countesswells are:

  • £2 for up to 1 hour
  • £2.50 for up to 3 hours
  • £3 for all day
  • £12 for minibus or coach all day

Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Payment can be made using coins, card or RingGo.

Annual parking passes are available for this site, visit our parking page for more information.

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