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Craigiebuckler And Seafield

Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Craigiebuckler

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Craigiebuckler And Seafield

Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Craigiebuckler

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Craigiebuckler

00:59

15.8km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.99 km

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.37 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 and goods between Aberdeen and Ballater. These days, it's a fantastic way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a long walk in nature.

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3

5.25 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Highlight • Monument

Duthie Park is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The 44 acre site was donated to the city by Miss Elizabeth Duthie in 1880 and opened as a park in 1883. It is recognised as one of the best purposely designed parks in Scotland.

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4

5.31 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park is a great place for a run, both as a destination or as a training ground. There are several paths here and you can spend your entire run here. Also the Deeside railway line ends here, and it is just by the river, allowing it to be used as a destination when running along either of these other routes.

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5

5.63 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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6

5.85 km

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • Bridge

7

5.86 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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8

11.0 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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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

2.86 km

2.50 km

1.79 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

1.06 km

817 m

136 m

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