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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Ferryhill And Ruthrieston

River Dee loop via Old Deeside Railway Line

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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Ferryhill And Ruthrieston

River Dee loop via Old Deeside Railway Line

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4.0

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River Dee loop via Old Deeside Railway Line

05:25

21.2km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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706 m

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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3.84 km

River Dee

Highlight • River

Enjoy some peace and tranquillity as you trail along the serene River Dee. This river rises in the Cairngorms and flows 81 miles through Aberdeenshire and eventually out to the …

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20.6 km

Old Deeside Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

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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21.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

7.39 km

991 m

860 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

5.10 km

2.52 km

845 m

137 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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River Dee loop via Old Deeside Railway Line

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River Dee

Old Deeside Railway Line

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