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Meiklemill Footbridge – Ellon Old Bridge loop from Ellon

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Meiklemill Footbridge – Ellon Old Bridge loop from Ellon

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hikers

Meiklemill Footbridge – Ellon Old Bridge loop from Ellon

00:55

3.57km

10m

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: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

539 m

Meiklemill Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarmac bridge crosses the river Ythan next to the School. A useful shortcut to Gordon park, or useful to make a loop away from traffic using this bridge and the nearby railway viaduct.

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2

698 m

Gordon Park

Highlight • Trail

Local park with something for everyone. The Ellon riverside path runs through here, and there are several good paths which can be incorporated into a run.

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3

1.35 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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B

3.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

831 m

815 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

963 m

815 m

730 m

646 m

263 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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8°C

95 %

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