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University of Aberdeen – St Machar's Cathedral loop from Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen – St Machar's Cathedral loop from Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen – St Machar's Cathedral loop from Aberdeen

03:36

50.4km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.97 km

Powis Gates

Highlight • Monument

The Powis Gates are surprisingly big, and rather interesting as you walk along the cobbled street through Aberdeen university.
The building of these gates however may have been funded by slave trade.

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2

3.02 km

University of Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK. It was founded in 1495 and ranks as one of the UK's top 20 universities.

It's a beautiful …

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3

3.19 km

Old Aberdeen and University Quarter

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Old Aberdeen is part of the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. Old Aberdeen was originally a separate burgh, which was erected into a burgh of barony on 26 December 1489. …

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4

4.08 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hill from the cathedral but beautiful flower beds.

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5

4.14 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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4.83 km

Earth & Worms

Forest

6.07 km

River Don

Lake

8

21.3 km

Tyrebagger Hill Viewing Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the summit of Tyrebagger Hill is a cyclindrical stone viewing tower with a spiral stairway. It was built as a folly in the nineteenth century by a Dr William Henderson to mark the highest point of his landholdings.

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9

23.4 km

Kirkhill Fun Park

Highlight • Trail

Short fun park, no big jumps, all rollable.

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24.9 km

Tyrebagger

Forest

11

42.4 km

Forest Path in Hazlehead Park

Highlight • Trail

The park can be busy with people and dog walkers so go slow use your bell or go early in the morning.

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50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

10.1 km

9.81 km

9.19 km

3.03 km

497 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

18.8 km

4.04 km

3.70 km

1.82 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 29 May

16°C

11°C

37 %

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