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Wallace Tower – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

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Wallace Tower – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

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Wallace Tower – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

02:23

9.20km

60m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

506 m

Tree Merging With Wall

Highlight • Structure

It is always a miracle how nature and buildings find a common path.

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2

755 m

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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1.50 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

2.85 km

Mother Earth Sculpture, Grandholm

Highlight • Monument

The Mother Earth sculpture was built in Grandholm by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. The two leopards represent the two leopards gifted to the city and incorporated in the city seal.

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5

4.91 km

Grandholm Mill Lade

Highlight • Historical Site

The path along the river here takes you over the old mill lade and through old woodlands. The river views are good and the path peaceful.

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6

6.34 km

Grandholm Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in1922, this structure has been superseded by a new bridge, but remains open for local residents.

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7

8.82 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.

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9.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

2.91 km

1.60 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

2.96 km

1.94 km

1.32 km

1.26 km

1.02 km

715 m

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

8°C

63 %

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