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Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Road cycling routes

Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Aberdeen Beach – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:01

23.5km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 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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2

2.47 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aberdeen Beach covers a lengthy stretch of fantastic coastline between the harbour and the River Dons mouth in Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland.

The beach is famous for …

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3

6.14 km

Aberdeen Harbour Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

First established as a business in 1136 by King David 1st of Scotland, Aberdeen Harbour is, according to the Guinness Book of Business Records, the oldest existing business in Britain, …

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4

8.28 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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5

17.1 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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6

20.7 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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7

20.7 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hill from the cathedral but beautiful flower beds.

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8

20.8 km

Cathedral Walk, Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.82 km

3.26 km

2.18 km

1.88 km

512 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

904 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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