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

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

Easy

4.1

(7)

117

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

00:54

20.9km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.53 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 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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5.51 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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5.89 km

Boxcar Café

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No loo but great grub and cuppa. A good stop on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

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7.09 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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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.20 km

845 m

457 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

13°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Old Deeside Railway Line

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Boxcar Café

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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