With miles of North Sea beaches, rolling countryside and vibrant forests, cycling through Aberdeen’s glorious surroundings is the best way to explore the area. Thanks to the rivers, castles and …

Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. Girdle Ness & North Sea Coast loop from Aberdeen

41.3km

02:36

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aberdeen Coast & the Deeside Way loop from Aberdeen

44.0km

02:41

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Deeside Way – Edge of Aberdeen – BDLN Coffee House, Banchory loop from Pitfodels

50.5km

03:30

260m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Flower Beds in Seaton Park – Deeside Way – Edge of Aberdeen loop from Balgownie

40.9km

02:31

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hill of Marcus – Tappie Tower loop from Blackburn

11.2km

01:04

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Rubislaw – Forest Path in Hazlehead Park loop from West End

30.7km

02:38

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Stonehaven Harbour – Aberdeen Harbour loop from Aberdeen

68.0km

04:15

660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Station Hotel – River Don at Dyce loop from Dyce

45.9km

03:48

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Coffee Apothecary – River Don at Dyce loop from Dyce

35.0km

02:44

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Stone Circle – Aberdeen Harbour loop from Countesswells

43.4km

02:45

450m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Aberdeen

1. Girdle Ness & North Sea Coast loop from Aberdeen

2. Aberdeen Coast & the Deeside Way loop from Aberdeen

3. Deeside Way – Edge of Aberdeen – BDLN Coffee House, Banchory loop from Pitfodels

4. Flower Beds in Seaton Park – Deeside Way – Edge of Aberdeen loop from Balgownie

5. Hill of Marcus – Tappie Tower loop from Blackburn

6. Rubislaw – Forest Path in Hazlehead Park loop from West End

7. Stonehaven Harbour – Aberdeen Harbour loop from Aberdeen

8. Station Hotel – River Don at Dyce loop from Dyce

9. The Coffee Apothecary – River Don at Dyce loop from Dyce

10. Stone Circle – Aberdeen Harbour loop from Countesswells

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