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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Kirkton of Maryculter

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Kirkton of Maryculter

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Kirkton of Maryculter

01:36

25.9km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 63 m

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5.41 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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6.61 km

Boxcar Café

Highlight • Cafe

No loo but great grub and cuppa. A good stop on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

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6.99 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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10.4 km

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Highlight • Bridge

10.8 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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11.8 km

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

21m tall and made of pink granite, it commemorates sir James Mcgrigor who was a military surgeon.

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12.0 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely city park with plenty parking off Riverside drive. The winter gardens can also be found here.

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13.3 km

Bridge of Dee

Highlight • Historical Site

The magnificent Bridge of Dee is a 16th-century road bridge that spans over the River Dee. The bridge is made of stone and has an impressive seven ribbed arches, and …

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23.8 km

Crynoch Burn

Lake

25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

10.2 km

780 m

306 m

175 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

3.21 km

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Kirkton of Maryculter

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Boxcar Café

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Old Deeside Railway Line

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Duthie Park

Bridge of Dee

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