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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Cove Bay

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Cove Bay

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Cove Bay

03:20

30.5km

230m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Pot Heugh

Forest

5.38 km

Wellington Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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10.6 km

Beach Ballroom Bathing Area

Beach

16.0 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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19.8 km

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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24.5 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Highlight • Monument

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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25.0 km

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

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25.0 km

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

21m tall and made of pink granite, it commemorates sir James Mcgrigor who was a military surgeon.

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25.2 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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25.4 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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27.7 km

Kincorth Hill Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

6.34 km

3.56 km

2.45 km

1.77 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.72 km

4.25 km

3.30 km

235 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Cove Bay

Wellington Suspension Bridge

Old Deeside Railway Line

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Duthie Park

View of the River Dee from King George VI Bridge

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