Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Cults Academy

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Cults Academy

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Cults Academy

02:02

46.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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1.61 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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7.34 km

Old Deeside Railway Line

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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 …

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7.98 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

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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 …

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8.36 km

Duthie Park

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Lovely city park with plenty parking off Riverside drive. The winter gardens can also be found here.

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8.58 km

Sir James McGrigor Monument

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21m tall and made of pink granite, it commemorates sir James Mcgrigor who was a military surgeon.

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9.99 km

Wellington Suspension Bridge

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The old bridge was once used for traffic but is now pedestrians only. It's an interesting way to cross the Dee. There is a route that can be taken south …

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10.8 km

Victoria Bridge

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13.3 km

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse sits on the Girdle Ness peninsula near Aberdeen's harbour entrance. The lighthouse was constructed in 1813 after a whaling ship sunk, leaving only two survivors from a …

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46.5 km

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Parking

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