Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Froghall, Powis And Sunnybank

Seaton Park and the River Don – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Froghall, Powis And Sunnybank

Seaton Park and the River Don – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

Moderate

4.5

(4)

hikers

Seaton Park and the River Don – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

02:59

11.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.13 km

Seaton Park and the River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaton Park is a beautiful public space located in the Old Aberdeen sector of Aberdeen. It is nestled alongside the winding River Don and features several landmarks including Wallace Tower, St Machars Cathedral, Devil's Rock, and Lover's loop.

It's the perfect place for a leisurely stroll or picnic alongside the riverbanks.

Tip by

1.64 km

Viewpoint

7.00 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aberdeen Beach covers a lengthy stretch of fantastic coastline between the harbour and the River Dons mouth in Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland.

The beach is famous for its golden sands and plentiful dining options along the sea front, including places to get ice cream and excellent fish and chips.

Tip by

7.66 km

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rather than sticking to the pavement look out for the grass paths that become wooden walkways (some in need of repair). And at low tide you can get onto the beach and around the headland.

Tip by

8.18 km

Seals Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

8.83 km

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could be the oldest in Scotland!

The bridge played an important part in history as it was the main bridge connecting Aberdeen to the North. Today, it is one of many bridges that connects Aberdeen with the north, however holds a special place as it carries a fascinating history and makes a fantastic photograph.

Tip by

10.3 km

St Machar's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

A prominent position over the park, and easy to walk to. There are also the cities e-bikes available to ride from here.

Tip by

11.0 km

University of Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK. It was founded in 1495 and ranks as one of the UK's top 20 universities.

It's a beautiful historic building and certainly adds to the old-world charm of Old Aberdeen.

Tip by

11.0 km

Powis Gates

Highlight • Monument

The Powis Gates are surprisingly big, and rather interesting as you walk along the cobbled street through Aberdeen university.
The building of these gates however may have been funded by slave trade.

Tip by

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

3.40 km

3.32 km

498 m

317 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.61 km

2.27 km

498 m

256 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Saturday 11 July

16°C

11°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.6

339

Dunottar Castle loop from Stonehaven

02:29h

9.11km

130m

Easy

4.0

268

Footdee to Donmouth Local Nature Reserve via the Esplanade

02:00h

7.85km

20m

Easy

5.0

118

Ythan Estuary and Forvie Sands Trail

01:32h

5.90km

30m

Moderate

4.5

Forvie National Nature Reserve loop from the Forvie Centre

03:04h

11.8km

70m

Moderate

4.4

Hackley Bay from Ythan Estuary loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

02:33h

9.79km

60m

Moderate

4.6

Cove Coastal Path

02:10h

8.19km

80m

Moderate

4.4

River Don loop from Persley via Seaton Park

02:35h

9.81km

90m

Easy

4.3

Brimmond Hill Country Park loop

01:47h

6.03km

180m

Moderate

4.3

Seaton Park to Footdee loop via University of Aberdeen

03:04h

11.9km

60m

Moderate

2.0

Gairnshill and Kingshill Wood loop

02:07h

7.72km

120m

Easy

3.8

Aberdeen loop via The Tartan Kirkie and William Wallace statue

01:27h

5.58km

40m

Moderate

5.0

Collieston loop

02:11h

8.32km

70m

Seaton Park and the River Don – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

Seaton Park and the River Don

Aberdeen Beach

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Seals Viewpoint

Bridge of Balgownie

St Machar's Cathedral

University of Aberdeen

Powis Gates

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️