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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Danestone

Grandholm Mill Lade – Grandholm Bridge loop from Danestone

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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Danestone

Grandholm Mill Lade – Grandholm Bridge loop from Danestone

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Grandholm Mill Lade – Grandholm Bridge loop from Danestone

01:05

4.10km

40m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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655 m

Grandholm Mill Lade

Highlight • Historical Site

The path along the river here takes you over the old mill lade and through old woodlands. The river views are good and the path peaceful.

Tip by

2.08 km

Grandholm Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in1922, this structure has been superseded by a new bridge, but remains open for local residents.

Tip by

2.27 km

Mother Earth Sculpture, Grandholm

Highlight • Monument

The Mother Earth sculpture was built in Grandholm by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. The two leopards represent the two leopards gifted to the city and incorporated in the city seal.

Tip by

2.46 km

Viewpoint Near Aberdeen

Highlight • Other

4.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.24 km

964 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.30 km

1.01 km

877 m

854 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Grandholm Mill Lade – Grandholm Bridge loop from Danestone

Grandholm Mill Lade

Grandholm Bridge

Mother Earth Sculpture, Grandholm

Viewpoint Near Aberdeen

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