Aberdeen Beach – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Beach – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Beach – Footdee Beach loop from Aberdeen

01:49

6.99km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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726 m

63 ABD CR

Archaeological Site

1.02 km

View from Broad Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good viewpoint across the beach at Aberdeen. A good gravel path to the top of this small hill, the steps are short and not too steep.

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2.13 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great recreational place for people in Aberdeen, popular with swimmers, runners, and surfers. A good walking spot and the are plenty coffee vans to the south end.

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2.62 km

Footdee Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

This part of the beach seemed more shaded from the wind in the bay and people were swimming as there were less waves. There are lots of cool street vendors …

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2.87 km

Footdee (Fittie) Fishing Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The old fishing village of Foot Dee (know locally as Fittie) is a lovely picturesque area. With it's old squares in the middle of the little fishing houses, there are …

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4.62 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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4.64 km

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue commemorates the Gordon Highlanders regiment, which once had a barracks at the castle gate overlooking the harbour. The site is now a tower block of flats, and the barracks was moved to the Bridge of Don area.

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5.30 km

Poised Leopard Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Monument

The poised leopard was made by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. It is said that Aberdeen was gifted two leopards from King James I and has since been …

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5.41 km