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University of Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

00:56

8.70km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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443 m

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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489 m

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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2.16 km

View from Broad Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good viewpoint across the beach at Aberdeen. A good gravel path to the top of this small hill, the steps are short and not too steep.

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2.98 km

There is a bike maintenance stand outside 'The Pier' on the beach front side of the road which can be handy. Pump, tools etc, all you need to running repairs. Plenty places for coffee on the beach front too.

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3.31 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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4.31 km

Aberdeen Harbour Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

First established as a business in 1136 by King David 1st of Scotland, Aberdeen Harbour is, according to the Guinness Book of Business Records, the oldest existing business in Britain, …

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4.66 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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8.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

1.74 km

1.50 km

1.36 km

544 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.37 km

480 m

321 m

229 m

223 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

17°C

11°C

14 %

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University of Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Powis Gates

View from Broad Hill

Aberdeen Seafront

Aberdeen Beach

Aberdeen Harbour Lighthouse

Footdee (Fittie) Fishing Village

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