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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Anchor loop from Balmedie

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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Anchor loop from Balmedie

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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Anchor loop from Balmedie

01:27

5.58km

30m

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: February 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Balmedie Beach

Highlight • Natural

Plenty of parking at this beach, and is only 5 minues walk to the shore.

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1.68 km

Balmedie Anchor

Highlight • Monument

Balmedie anchor is right by the car park.

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2.35 km

World War II Pillboxes at Balmedie Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

Some easy to spot relics from WW2, there are several scattered along the dunes and paths around the beach.

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3.19 km

Balmedie Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

The ice house was used by local salmon fishermen. It was used to keep the fish fresh before transporting it to Aberdeen.

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4.54 km

Balmedie Community Woodland

Forest

5.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

878 m

877 m

790 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.15 km

906 m

845 m

386 m

349 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

8°C

85 %

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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Anchor loop from Balmedie

Balmedie Beach

Balmedie Anchor

World War II Pillboxes at Balmedie Beach

Balmedie Ice House

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