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Marischal College – Aberdeen Seafront loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

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Marischal College – Aberdeen Seafront loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

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Marischal College – Aberdeen Seafront loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

02:33

41.1km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.1 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 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, …

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8.58 km

The second largest granite fronted building in Europe, and currently home to the City Council. The college was once one of two colleges in Aberdeen, the other being Kings College at Aberdeen University.

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12.2 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely city park with plenty parking off Riverside drive. The winter gardens can also be found here.

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12.4 km

View of the River Dee from King George VI Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge of Dee can be used to cross the Dee, and you can make a loop of the river, running between here and the bridges to the east. A very picturesque old bridge.

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16.1 km

The Pond of Life

Lake

22.6 km

Cove Bay Stone Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

28.1 km

Greyhope Bay Café

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing little cafe. opened early april 2022. you can go watch dolphins. Fantastic view!

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31.1 km

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Aberdeen's Maritime Museum is a fantastic place to learn about the rich history of Aberdeen's relationship with the sea. There are terrific exhibitions in place to be enjoyed by people of all ages and a café on site too.

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33.9 km

Aberdeen Seafront

Highlight • Beach

There is a bike maintenance stand outside 'The Pier' on the beach front side of the road which can be handy. Pump, tools etc, all you need to running repairs. Plenty places for coffee on the beach front too.

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41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

9.04 km

4.40 km

3.97 km

2.42 km

883 m

120 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

2.42 km

733 m

389 m

169 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

9°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Marischal College – Aberdeen Seafront loop from Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

River Don Estuary