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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

03:05

68.5km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.27 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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2.66 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely city park with plenty parking off Riverside drive. The winter gardens can also be found here.

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3.91 km

Bridge of Dee

Highlight • Historical Site

The magnificent Bridge of Dee is a 16th-century road bridge that spans over the River Dee. The bridge is made of stone and has an impressive seven ribbed arches, and …

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4.92 km

Causey Mounth Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Causey Mounth is a short sharp climb of about 800m distance. It climbs about 65m of ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%. It's a great climb to start a loop from Aberdeen.

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33.2 km

Cairnfauld Wood

Forest

49.8 km

Robert Rossie's Wood

Forest

54.3 km

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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59.6 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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66.7 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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67.5 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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68.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

9.45 km

7.92 km

1.48 km

737 m

257 m

224 m

Surfaces

63.3 km

4.40 km

253 m

213 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

9°C

58 %

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Duthie Park

Bridge of Dee

Causey Mounth Road Climb

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Tiki Café

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

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