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Bridge of Balgownie – Aberdeen Beach loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

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Bridge of Balgownie – Aberdeen Beach loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

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Bridge of Balgownie – Aberdeen Beach loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

01:51

17.3km

90m

Running

Hard run. 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 6, 2026

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3.57 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 be the oldest in Scotland!

The bridge played an important part in history as it was the main bridge connecting Aberdeen to the North. Today, it is one of many bridges that connects Aberdeen with the north, however holds a special place as it carries a fascinating history and makes a fantastic photograph.

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8.05 km

Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

The esplanade runs along the length of Aberdeen beach, and when the tide is in, the beach path can be used for running, away from the road and traffic. Running from Fittie to the end and back is about 4k.

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12.8 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aberdeen Beach covers a lengthy stretch of fantastic coastline between the harbour and the River Dons mouth in Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland.

The beach is famous for its golden sands and plentiful dining options along the sea front, including places to get ice cream and excellent fish and chips.

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13.5 km

Donmouth Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

River Don Estuary

Highlight • River

The Don rises in the peat flat beneath Druim na Feithe, and in the shadow of Glen Avon, before flowing quietly past the ice-age moraine and down to Cock Bridge, below the picturesque site of the recently demolished Delnadamph Lodge. Several streams, the Dhiver, Feith Bhait, Meoir Veannaich, Cock Burn and the Allt nan Aighean merge to form the embryonic Don. Water from the north of Brown Cow Hill (grid reference NJ230045) drains into the Don, while water from the west side runs into the River Spey and that from the south side into the Dee. The Don follows a circuitous route eastwards past Corgarff Castle, through Strathdon and the Howe of Alford before entering the North Sea just north of Old Aberdeen.

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17.3 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

4.30 km

2.38 km

1.96 km

963 m

935 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

5.31 km

1.13 km

852 m

502 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

17°C

12°C

64 %

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Bridge of Balgownie – Aberdeen Beach loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

Bridge of Balgownie

Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade

Aberdeen Beach

River Don Estuary

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