Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

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19.7km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.8 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.05 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

The Deeside Way traces the former Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Ballater. You pass old railway stations as you ride the 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free trail through the beautiful Aberdeenshire …

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14.9 km

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice easy cycle/walk & can still see an old station that is not used now.

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18.6 km

Old Deeside Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

The Old Deeside Railway Line is a magnificent 41-mile stretch of traffic-free walking or cycling, beginning in Duthie Peak, Aberdeen.

The path is a former railway line that carried passengers …

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19.2 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park is a great place for a run, both as a destination or as a training ground. There are several paths here and you can spend your entire run …

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19.3 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Highlight • Monument

Duthie Park is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The 44 acre site was donated to the city by …

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

1.69 km

624 m

513 m

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

August 19, 2023,Post-bike-fit ride

Had a training session with my trainer then went out on my bike for an hour to get used to a new riding position. My saddle has been heightened, my handlebars and brake levers have been moved, new pedals have been fitted and I'm trialling another saddle. I've also had to pedal differently, change how I sit on the saddle, …