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Froghall, Powis And Sunnybank

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Froghall, Powis And Sunnybank

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

Moderate

2

hikers

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

02:12

8.38km

70m

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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.29 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

3.50 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

4.56 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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4

5.28 km

River Don Estuary

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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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5

5.55 km

Seals Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

6

6.88 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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7

7.59 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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8

7.63 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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8.38 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

1.99 km

1.33 km

720 m

333 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

2.60 km

964 m

142 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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