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: December 18, 2025

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820 m

Poised Leopard Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Monument

The poised leopard was made by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. It is said that Aberdeen was gifted two leopards from King James I and has since been …

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899 m

Provost Skene's House

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Dating from 1545 this is the oldest townhouse in Aberdeen and is now a museum (Which is currently free entry). It has had many owners and uses over the years …

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941 m

Denis Law Statue

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Beside the Provists house in Marischal Square, Denis Law is famous Aberdonian who played football for Scotland as well as Manchester United.

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1.00 km

The second largest granite fronted building in Europe, and currently home to the City Council. The college was once one of two colleges in Aberdeen, the other being Kings College at Aberdeen University.

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1.27 km

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, or 'Market Cross' to the non-Scots, can often be found in Scottish towns, villages, and cities. Historically, the cross was erected in squares or other open areas …

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1.28 km

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue commemorates the Gordon Highlanders regiment, which once had a barracks at the castle gate overlooking the harbour. The site is now a tower block of flats, and the barracks was moved to the Bridge of Don area.

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3.71 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great recreational place for people in Aberdeen, popular with swimmers, runners, and surfers. A good walking spot and the are plenty coffee vans to the south end.

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5.19 km

Union Street, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Strolling along the street

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6.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.11 km

994 m

423 m

130 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

1.43 km

161 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 December

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