Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

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Rosemount And Mile End

Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

Moderate

hikers

Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

02:37

10.1km

60m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.53 km

Golden Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Another Aberdeen landmark, Golden Square was built in 1810 as a formal square made up of residential houses and a central green.
These days you will find small businesses and …

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1.80 km

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue of Edward VII
"Edward VII. (English Edward VII, born Crown Prince Albert Edward; born November 9, 1841 in Buckingham Palace, London; † May 6, 1910 ibid.) was King of …

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2.37 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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2.63 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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2.64 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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4.95 km

Footdee (Fittie) Fishing Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The old fishing village of Foot Dee (know locally as Fittie) is a lovely picturesque area. With it's old squares in the middle of the little fishing houses, there are …

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5.19 km

Footdee Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

This part of the beach seemed more shaded from the wind in the bay and people were swimming as there were less waves. There are lots of cool street vendors …

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5.68 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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