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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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4.1

(15)

105

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

01:03

17.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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After 155 m for 60 m

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After 17.2 km for 60 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

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Duthie Park is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The 44 acre site was donated to the city by …

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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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7.36 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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8.56 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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14.2 km

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.58 km

993 m

621 m

433 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

297 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

16°C

13°C

79 %

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

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Old Deeside Railway Line

Boxcar Café

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

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