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Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
City Centre

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

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
City Centre

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

02:39

52.3km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.49 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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2

8.20 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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3

13.4 km

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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19.4 km

Robert Rossie's Wood

Forest

5

24.0 km

Cullerlie Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to Historic Environment Scotland, The Cullerlie Stone Circle is a 4,000-year-old stone circle and cremation site, surrounded on all sides by rising ground. It is an open space so …

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6

27.2 km

View of Loch of Skene

Highlight • Viewpoint

38.9 km

Chapel Belts

Forest

40.8 km

42 ABD

Archaeological Site

9

41.4 km

Hatton Circle

Highlight • Trail

10

50.5 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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11

51.3 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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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

10.3 km

2.45 km

1.78 km

500 m

309 m

134 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

2.88 km

1.62 km

291 m

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

12°C

4°C

98 %

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