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Aberdeen Beach – Donmouth Nature Reserve loop from University of Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Beach – Donmouth Nature Reserve loop from University of Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Beach – Donmouth Nature Reserve loop from University of Aberdeen

02:13

8.60km

40m

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.66 km

63 ABD CR

Archaeological Site

2

2.95 km

View from Broad Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good viewpoint across the beach at Aberdeen. A good gravel path to the top of this small hill, the steps are short and not too steep.

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3

7.07 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aberdeen Beach covers a lengthy stretch of fantastic coastline between the harbour and the River Dons mouth in Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland.

The beach is famous for …

Tip by

4

7.18 km

Windows to the Sea Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sculpted in 1984, these rocks are at the very end of the beach and you can get some interesting perspectives looking through them.

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5

7.74 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.

Tip by

6

8.27 km

Seals Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

B

8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

2.07 km

1.95 km

982 m

518 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.72 km

400 m

177 m

133 m

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

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3°C

98 %

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