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Girdle Ness Lighthouse – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

02:19

21.7km

140m

Running

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.83 km

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse sits on the Girdle Ness peninsula near Aberdeen's harbour entrance. The lighthouse was constructed in 1813 after a whaling ship sunk, leaving only two survivors from a …

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5.14 km

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

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7.87 km

Wellington Suspension Bridge

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The old bridge was once used for traffic but is now pedestrians only. It's an interesting way to cross the Dee. There is a route that can be taken south …

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13.1 km

Old Cults Railway Station Path

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Nice easy cycle/walk & can still see an old station that is not used now.

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14.4 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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The Deeside Way traces the former Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Ballater. You pass old railway stations as you ride the 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free trail through the beautiful Aberdeenshire …

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20.0 km

2 ABD

Archaeological Site

21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

3.63 km

2.79 km

1.99 km

569 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.87 km

1.70 km

1.25 km

637 m

220 m

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Girdle Ness Lighthouse – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Wellington Suspension Bridge

Old Cults Railway Station Path

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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