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University of Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

02:49

11.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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801 m

University of Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK. It was founded in 1495 and ranks as one of the UK's top 20 universities.

It's a beautiful …

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3.02 km

The second largest granite fronted building in Europe, and currently home to the City Council. The college was once one of two colleges in Aberdeen, the other being Kings College at Aberdeen University.

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3.12 km

Provost Skene's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating from 1545 this is the oldest townhouse in Aberdeen and is now a museum (Which is currently free entry). It has had many owners and uses over the years …

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3.16 km

Eloise Gillow Mural – NuArt 2023, Marks and Spencer Building

Highlight • Structure

Part of the NuArt 2023 festival, this artwork can be seen on the side and the back of the Marks and Spencer building.

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3.26 km

Poised Leopard Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Monument

The poised leopard was made by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. It is said that Aberdeen was gifted two leopards from King James I and has since been …

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5.87 km

Footdee Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

This part of the beach seemed more shaded from the wind in the bay and people were swimming as there were less waves. There are lots of cool street vendors …

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6.36 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great recreational place for people in Aberdeen, popular with swimmers, runners, and surfers. A good walking spot and the are plenty coffee vans to the south end.

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9.59 km

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rather than sticking to the pavement look out for the grass paths that become wooden walkways (some in need of repair). And at low tide you can get onto the beach and around the headland.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

2.74 km

1.73 km

1.26 km

777 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

5.04 km

223 m

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

13°C

41 %

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University of Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Marischal College

Provost Skene's House

Eloise Gillow Mural – NuArt 2023, Marks and Spencer Building

Poised Leopard Statue, Aberdeen

Footdee Beach

Aberdeen Beach

Donmouth Nature Reserve

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