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River Don Estuary – Bridge of Balgownie loop from Danestone

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River Don Estuary – Bridge of Balgownie loop from Danestone

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River Don Estuary – Bridge of Balgownie loop from Danestone

02:06

7.82km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.17 km

Wallace Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Once situated on st Nicholas Street, the tower was dismantled and moved to its current position to make way for Marks and Spencer's department store. No access inside, but it …

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2

4.32 km

Seals Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

3

4.60 km

River Don Estuary

Highlight • River

The Don rises in the peat flat beneath Druim na Feithe, and in the shadow of Glen Avon, before flowing quietly past the ice-age moraine and down to Cock Bridge, …

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4

5.32 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 …

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7.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.14 km

1.19 km

515 m

321 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

3.24 km

465 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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