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Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen

Tillydrone

Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

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Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

03:21

12.9km

80m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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267 m

Earth & Worms

Forest

3.72 km

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk through Union terrace gardens to the theatre is a highlight for anyone visiting Aberdeen. The architecture is visually stunning.

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3.78 km

Union Terrace Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Recently redesigned and opened, the Union Terrace Gardens are a rear spot to enjoy the sun in the centre of Aberdeen. Ample benches to sit, and cafes nearby.

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3.82 km

William Wallace Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Sir William Wallace is one of the most well-recognised figures from Scottish history, he's often referred to by the Scots as a hero. He was a knight during The First …

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4.95 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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5.56 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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5.58 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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7.25 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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10.5 km

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rather than sticking to the pavement look out for the grass paths that become wooden walkways (some in need of repair). And at low tide you can get onto the beach and around the headland.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

3.02 km

2.54 km

1.44 km

244 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

6.09 km

223 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

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Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Aberdeen Beach loop from University of Aberdeen

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Union Terrace Gardens

William Wallace Statue, Aberdeen

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

Aberdeen Beach

Donmouth Nature Reserve

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