Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

01:25

5.40km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

View of Aberdeen Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.61 km

Dolphin Watching Spot at Aberdeen Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Down here you can sit at the beach and spot dolphins which can often be seen between the north and south breakwaters of Aberdeen Harbour.

Tip by

1.68 km

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

2.48 km

Girdle Ness Radar Station

Highlight • Structure

2.64 km

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

2.73 km

Aberdeen: Torry Coo foghorn

Highlight • Structure

The foghorn „Torry Coo“ was installed in 1902, but it is no longer in use since the late 1980.

Tip by

5.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.62 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

830 m

278 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 10 September

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

View of Aberdeen Waterfront

Dolphin Watching Spot at Aberdeen Harbour

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Girdle Ness Radar Station

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Aberdeen: Torry Coo foghorn

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