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Westhill And Elrick

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Boxcar Café loop from Westhill

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Westhill And Elrick

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Boxcar Café loop from Westhill

Moderate

3.5

(2)

31

riders

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Boxcar Café loop from Westhill

01:55

31.6km

250m

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.8 km for 9 m

After 18.1 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.89 km

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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2

13.6 km

Murtle Market Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake

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3

14.5 km

Bieldside Inn

Highlight • Other

Great pint of Tenants

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4

15.4 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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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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5

16.6 km

Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

6

16.9 km

Boxcar Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7

17.3 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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20.9 km

10 ABD

Archaeological Site

30.8 km

Arnhall Moss

Forest

B

31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

10.6 km

1.35 km

596 m

565 m

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

785 m

636 m

553 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 10 July

16°C

12°C

35 %

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