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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

01:51

29.2km

270m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 155 m for 60 m

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After 29.0 km for 60 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.88 km

Walker Dam and Rubislaw Link

Forest

7.59 km

Hazlehead Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

A large and friendly cafe within the park with plenty of space inside and out. They sell a variety of drinks, cakes, snacks, breakfast and light lunches.
Open Mon to Fri 9:30 - 16:00
Sat & Sun 9:00 - 16:00

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10.3 km

Forest Path in Hazlehead Park

Highlight • Trail

The park can be busy with people and dog walkers so go slow use your bell or go early in the morning.

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20.3 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

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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21.5 km

Boxcar Café

Highlight • Cafe

No loo but great grub and cuppa. A good stop on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

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25.3 km

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Highlight • Bridge

25.6 km

Old Deeside Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

The Old Deeside Railway Line is a magnificent 41-mile stretch of traffic-free walking or cycling, beginning in Duthie Peak, Aberdeen.

The path is a former railway line that carried passengers …

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26.3 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Highlight • Monument

Duthie Park is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The 44 acre site was donated to the city by …

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28.7 km

Tiki Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic place close to the Train Station. Sheltered outside seating where you can easily lock and keep an eye on your kit. Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere any time …

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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

6.84 km

5.50 km

4.19 km

3.79 km

262 m

101 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

9.18 km

3.46 km

895 m

498 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

16°C

11°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Aberdeen

Hazlehead Park Café

Forest Path in Hazlehead Park

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Boxcar Café

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Old Deeside Railway Line

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Tiki Café

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