Tollohill Wood, Aberdeen AB12 5XN
Tollohill Wood
Forest
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5.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Peaceful
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Why it's Wildland
5.8A short woodland loop south of Aberdeen leads through Tollohill Wood to Prince Albert’s Monument, with views from the monument and rougher, rooty sections underfoot.
The loop is a rewarding change from an ordinary city-edge stroll: woodland walking leads to a named monument and a view. Its archaeological interest adds another reason to look beyond the trees, though the available evidence supports a modest, rather than destination-scale, outing.
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The experience
A short loop through Tollohill Wood, with a detour to Prince Albert’s Monument for views. Allow around an hour for the route; rough sections can be harder going, especially when wet.
Things to do
Walk the Tollohill Wood loop
Follow the reported 1.2-mile woodland loop. Expect rough sections and take care in wet conditions.
0.5–1 hour
Detour to Prince Albert’s Monument
The route source describes a short detour to the monument, with views from the site.
Look for the recorded cist
A cist is recorded at Tollohill Wood. The supplied evidence does not establish its exact location on the walking route or whether it is readily visible.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 0.5–1 hour
Quick Escape: the woodland loop and monument
- 01
Follow the 1.2-mile loop through Tollohill Wood.
- 02
Take the short detour to Prince Albert’s Monument for the views.
- 03
Return by the loop, allowing extra time for rough or wet sections.
Verified history
A cist is recorded at Tollohill Wood, also known as Parknook, at OS reference NJ91950235. The supplied source identifies it as a cist but gives no dating or wider history.
Hidden details
A cist in the wood — The Modern Antiquarian records a cist at Tollohill Wood, also called Parknook. Its exact position relative to the AllTrails loop and on-site visibility are not confirmed.
When to go
· No specific time of day is verified.
The source row suggests spring for wildflowers, but does not provide confirmed flowering dates. The trail source warns that rough sections need care in wet conditions.
Take care on rough sections, particularly in wet conditions; suitable footwear is advised.
The route
- ascent
- 190 ft
- surface
- Rough sections; roots and uneven ground are mentioned in the source row and trail summary.
- distance
- 1.2 miles
- duration
- 0.5–1 hour
- difficulty
- Easy, according to AllTrails; rough sections are noted.
- route shape
- Loop
- start point
- Tollohill Wood; exact trailhead position is not specified in the supplied route excerpt.
- parking start
- The source row mentions a small car park at the wood entrance, but current availability and precise location are not independently verified. Check before visiting.
- Woodland loop
- Detour to Prince Albert’s Monument
- Views from the monument
What to look for
- 01
Look for Prince Albert’s Monument and the views from it. A cist is recorded at Tollohill Wood
- 02
its precise position and visibility on the walking loop are not established by the supplied evidence.
The story
Archaeology; a cist is recorded at Tollohill Wood.
Best time to go
Year-round; spring wildflowers are mentioned in the source row, but exact flowering dates are not verified.
Spring is suggested in the source row for woodland flowers. Choose a dry spell if possible: the trail source warns that rough sections can be difficult in wet conditions.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Wildlife lovers
Practical information
Opening & access
A woodland trail near Aberdeen. Check current access and trail conditions before visiting.
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Parking
A source row mentions a small car park, but current availability and location are not independently verified. Check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
No on-site café or shop is reported in the source row. Bring refreshments; check nearby options before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
Some trails are described in the source row as suitable for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, but routes, surfaces and current conditions are not verified. The sourced AllTrails route includes rough sections; check conditions before setting out.
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Cost
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Around Tollohill Wood
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
