Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Aberdeen

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Aberdeen

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Old Deeside Railway Line – Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park loop from Aberdeen

01:40

6.42km

40m

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Bus stop

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933 m

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 and goods between Aberdeen and Ballater. These days, it's a fantastic way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a long walk in nature.

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1.31 km

Holburn Street Footbridge (Deeside Way)

Highlight • Bridge

3.38 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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3.74 km

David Welch Winter Gardens

Highlight • Structure

The David Welch Winter Gardens are a beautiful botanical gardens located inside Duthie Park in Aberdeen.

The gardens are free to enter and invite you into a world of superb vibrant plants from all over the globe including cacti, tropical plants, and even banana trees! A beautiful, soothing, and colourful place not to be missed.

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4.31 km

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • Bridge

4.32 km

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

21m tall and made of pink granite, it commemorates sir James Mcgrigor who was a military surgeon.

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4.79 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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 here. Also the Deeside railway line ends here, and it is just by the river, allowing it to be used as a destination when running along either of these other routes.

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4.86 km

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Highlight • Monument

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 Miss Elizabeth Duthie in 1880 and opened as a park in 1883. It is recognised as one of the best purposely designed parks in Scotland.

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