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

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

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

02:47

26.5km

160m

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: May 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 155 m for 60 m

Customers only

After 26.3 km for 60 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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505 m

Tiki Café

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Fantastic place close to the Train Station. Sheltered outside seating where you can easily lock and keep an eye on your kit. Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere any time …

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1.92 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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3.30 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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7.13 km

Old Cults Railway Station Path

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Nice easy cycle/walk & can still see an old station that is not used now.

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8.47 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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13.3 km

Peter's Heugh

Forest

24.9 km

2 ABD

Archaeological Site

26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

3.09 km

2.05 km

1.93 km

1.25 km

277 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

7.23 km

1.70 km

1.33 km

195 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

15°C

11°C

37 %

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Tiki Café

Wellington Suspension Bridge

Old Deeside Railway Line

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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