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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Bridge Of Don

Grandholm Bridge – Grandholm Mill Lade loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Bridge Of Don

Grandholm Bridge – Grandholm Mill Lade loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Easy

4.7

(3)

hikers

Grandholm Bridge – Grandholm Mill Lade loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:28

5.62km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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878 m

Grandholm Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in1922, this structure has been superseded by a new bridge, but remains open for local residents.

Tip by

1.27 km

Persley Workers Memorial Walled Garden

Highlight • Structure

The walled garden is open during the daytime. It is well maintained and has formal lawns, hedges, bushes, trees and flowers. This creates botanic interest throughout the year.
There is a free car park.

Tip by

3.71 km

Grandholm Mill Lade

Highlight • Historical Site

The path along the river here takes you over the old mill lade and through old woodlands. The river views are good and the path peaceful.

Tip by

5.05 km

Viewpoint Near Aberdeen

Highlight • Other

5.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

1.76 km

717 m

329 m

211 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

1.31 km

1.19 km

775 m

347 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

13°C

43 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Don ramble

A lovely walk along the River Don in Aberdeen. There are various parking and public transport options.
Explore the remains of the old mills.
Look out for otters in the river.
It's easy to extend the walk by following the Don downstream. There are three more bridges to use: Diamond Bridge, Brig o'Balgownie, Bridge of Don.

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Grandholm Bridge – Grandholm Mill Lade loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Grandholm Bridge

Old Mill Machinery

Persley Workers Memorial Walled Garden

Grandholm Mill Lade

Viewpoint Near Aberdeen

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