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Bridge of Balgownie – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Bridge of Balgownie – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Bridge of Balgownie – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:52

42.7km

310m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.0 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could …

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2.63 km

River Don Estuary

Highlight • River

The Don rises in the peat flat beneath Druim na Feithe, and in the shadow of Glen Avon, before flowing quietly past the ice-age moraine and down to Cock Bridge, …

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5.83 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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7.06 km

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue of Edward VII
"Edward VII. (English Edward VII, born Crown Prince Albert Edward; born November 9, 1841 in Buckingham Palace, London; † May 6, 1910 ibid.) was King of …

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7.48 km

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk through Union terrace gardens to the theatre is a highlight for anyone visiting Aberdeen. The architecture is visually stunning.

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18.1 km

First Ride

Highlight • Other

I burst both my tyres,😒

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39.4 km

St Machar's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

12.1 km

8.32 km

2.99 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

40.6 km

1.25 km

688 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 19 August

15°C

11°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Bridge of Balgownie – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Bridge of Balgownie

River Don Estuary

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

First Ride

St Machar's Cathedral

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