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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cults Academy

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cults Academy

Moderate

33

riders

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cults Academy

02:02

46.5km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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1.61 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6.29 km

Bridge of Dee

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The magnificent Bridge of Dee is a 16th-century road bridge that spans over the River Dee. The bridge is made of stone and has an impressive seven ribbed arches, and …

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7.67 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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8.32 km

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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8.70 km

Duthie Park

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

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8.91 km

Sir James McGrigor Monument

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

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10.3 km

Wellington Suspension Bridge

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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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13.2 km

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse sits on the Girdle Ness peninsula near Aberdeen's harbour entrance. The lighthouse was constructed in 1813 after a whaling ship sunk, leaving only two survivors from a …

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46.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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33.0 km

8.87 km

2.05 km

1.98 km

375 m

226 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

2.29 km

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< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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