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Seaton Park and the River Don – Bridge of Balgownie loop from University of Aberdeen

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Seaton Park and the River Don – Bridge of Balgownie loop from University of Aberdeen

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Seaton Park and the River Don – Bridge of Balgownie loop from University of Aberdeen

01:30

5.62km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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138 m

Wallace Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Once situated on st Nicholas Street, the tower was dismantled and moved to its current position to make way for Marks and Spencer's department store. No access inside, but it …

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724 m

Seaton Park and the River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaton Park is a beautiful public space located in the Old Aberdeen sector of Aberdeen. It is nestled alongside the winding River Don and features several landmarks including Wallace Tower, …

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1.78 km

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could …

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2.71 km

River Don Estuary

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The Don rises in the peat flat beneath Druim na Feithe, and in the shadow of Glen Avon, before flowing quietly past the ice-age moraine and down to Cock Bridge, …

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2.99 km

Seals Viewpoint

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5.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.34 km

1.12 km

407 m

236 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.63 km

953 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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16 %

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Seaton Park and the River Don – Bridge of Balgownie loop from University of Aberdeen

Wallace Tower

Seaton Park and the River Don

Bridge of Balgownie

River Don Estuary

Seals Viewpoint

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