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Seaton Park and the River Don – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

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Seaton Park and the River Don – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

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Seaton Park and the River Don – St Machar's Cathedral loop from University of Aberdeen

01:10

4.39km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.25 km

Seaton Park and the River Don

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Seaton Park is a beautiful public space located in the Old Aberdeen sector of Aberdeen. It is nestled alongside the winding River Don and features several landmarks including Wallace Tower, …

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2.56 km

Riverside Path Along the River Don

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lovely ride right next to the Don

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3.03 km

Cathedral Walk, Seaton Park

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Seaton par has a mix of gravel paths and tarmac, a very picturesque running spot.

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3.16 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

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steep hill from the cathedral but beautiful flower beds.

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3.21 km

St Machar's Cathedral

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A prominent position over the park, and easy to walk to. There are also the cities e-bikes available to ride from here.

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4.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

1.62 km

253 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

344 m

301 m

259 m

120 m

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