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

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

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

01:15

22.7km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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255 m

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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626 m

Peter's Heugh

Forest

10.5 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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11.2 km

Duthie Park

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

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11.6 km

Duthie Park

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The park is a great place for a run, both as a destination or as a training ground. There are several paths here and you can spend your entire run …

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11.6 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

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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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17.6 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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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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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

2.66 km

509 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

1.87 km

139 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

20°C

12°C

66 %

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

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Old Deeside Railway Line

Duthie Park

Duthie Park

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

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