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Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Moderate

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Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:01

23.5km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 59 m

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1.37 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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2.47 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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6.14 km

Aberdeen Harbour Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

First established as a business in 1136 by King David 1st of Scotland, Aberdeen Harbour is, according to the Guinness Book of Business Records, the oldest existing business in Britain, with a history that has spanned almost 900 years.

With such a rich history, we are continually learning the port’s incredible story and how, amid a backdrop of important world events, it has evolved into a state-of-the-art, world class facility.

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8.28 km

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, or 'Market Cross' to the non-Scots, can often be found in Scottish towns, villages, and cities. Historically, the cross was erected in squares or other open areas to mark the right to hold a public market or fair here, usually granted by the monarch, a bishop, or a baron.

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17.1 km

Tiki Café

Highlight • Restaurant

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 of day or night whether having a feast or just a coffee or beer.

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