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Aberdeen

The best running trails around Aberdeen

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Running around Aberdeen is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Aberdeen—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Hazlehead Park loop — Aberdeen

4.37km

00:32

60m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Donmouth

6.56km

00:41

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ω ABD CR loop from Footdee

7.61km

00:52

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Seaton

8.36km

00:54

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Aberdeen

4.93km

00:32

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wellington Suspension Bridge – Old Cults Railway Station Path loop from Aberdeen

26.6km

02:47

170m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Old Cults Railway Station Path – Sir James McGrigor Monument loop from Bieldside

14.5km

01:31

110m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Old Cults Railway Station Path loop from Ashley

9.86km

01:01

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tappie Tower – Kirkhill Forest loop from Blackburn

14.8km

01:51

250m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Victoria Park – Powis Gates loop from West End

18.3km

01:59

100m

110m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Aberdeen

1. Hazlehead Park loop — Aberdeen

2. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Donmouth

3. Ω ABD CR loop from Footdee

4. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Seaton

5. Aberdeen Beachfront Esplanade loop from Aberdeen

6. Wellington Suspension Bridge – Old Cults Railway Station Path loop from Aberdeen

7. Old Cults Railway Station Path – Sir James McGrigor Monument loop from Bieldside

8. Old Cults Railway Station Path loop from Ashley

9. Tappie Tower – Kirkhill Forest loop from Blackburn

10. Victoria Park – Powis Gates loop from West End

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