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

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

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

01:28

5.58km

50m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 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.

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1.51 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 …

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2.71 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, …

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3.11 km

Cathedral Walk, Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaton par has a mix of gravel paths and tarmac, a very picturesque running spot.

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3.23 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hill from the cathedral but beautiful flower beds.

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3.29 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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3.31 km

Old Aberdeen and University Quarter

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Old Aberdeen is part of the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. Old Aberdeen was originally a separate burgh, which was erected into a burgh of barony on 26 December 1489. …

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5.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

1.85 km

1.16 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

1.46 km

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

8°C

84 %

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

Powis Gates

University of Aberdeen

Seaton Park and the River Don

Cathedral Walk, Seaton Park

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

St Machar's Cathedral

Old Aberdeen and University Quarter

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