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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Bridge Of Don

St Machar's Cathedral – Seaton Park and the River Don loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Bridge Of Don

St Machar's Cathedral – Seaton Park and the River Don loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Moderate

1

riders

St Machar's Cathedral – Seaton Park and the River Don loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:32

22.1km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.4 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.02 km

Northern Trail, Scotstown Moor

Highlight • Trail

Nature Reserve with plenty of trails for walking and jogging. Frequented by dog walkers. Some trails in the forest area currently unaccessible due to impacts of Storms Arwen, Malik and Corrie.

Tip by

2

15.8 km

The walled garden is open during the daytime. It is well maintained and has formal lawns, hedges, bushes, trees and flowers. This creates botanic interest throughout the year.
There is a free car park.

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3

17.7 km

Grandholm Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in1922, this structure has been superseded by a new bridge, but remains open for local residents.

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4

19.8 km

St Machar's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

A prominent position over the park, and easy to walk to. There are also the cities e-bikes available to ride from here.

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5

19.9 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Seaton Park is located in Aberdeen, Scotland and is one of the city's biggest parks. It was bought by the city for use as a public park in 1947 from …

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6

20.3 km

Seaton Park and the River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaton Park is a beautiful public space located in the Old Aberdeen sector of Aberdeen. It is nestled alongside the winding River Don and features several landmarks including Wallace Tower, …

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20.8 km

Seaton Park Wood

Forest

8

21.3 km

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could …

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

5.33 km

3.87 km

3.74 km

2.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

3.46 km

3.38 km

2.79 km

2.14 km

1.20 km

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Highest point (70 m)

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Saturday 30 May

16°C

11°C

57 %

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