Cove And Altens is a region located on the southeastern edge of Aberdeen, Scotland, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a North Sea coastline with rugged cliffs and accessible pathways, alongside inland routes. This varied terrain makes it suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Cove And Altens provides more than 50 routes across several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking,…
104
Routes
4.2
(114)
Average rating
2449
People visited

4.6
(7)
28
hikers
8.19km
02:10
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
5.44km
01:28
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
26
hikers
7.09km
01:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.6
(5)
28
hikers
5.40km
01:25
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(7)
39
riders
41.3km
02:36
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

44.0km
02:41
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
57
riders
63.6km
03:59
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
52
riders
64.9km
04:01
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
14
riders
68.8km
03:06
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
4
riders
111km
05:11
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

2
riders
112km
05:06
820m
820m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(5)
178
riders
46.0km
01:57
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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20
runners
15.5km
01:43
240m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
11.4km
01:14
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
30.5km
03:21
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
36.7km
04:03
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
19
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
51.0km
04:05
830m
830m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
74.8km
05:02
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
50.3km
03:36
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
31.1km
02:04
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cove And Altens offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 63 routes, which have been explored by more than 31,000 visitors. These routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Cove And Altens features several hiking trails, including the popular Cove Coastal Path. This moderate route is approximately 5.1 miles (8.2 km) long and takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Other options include the Doonies and Tullos Hill loop, and paths around Burnbanks Haven Cove and Cliff Bay. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Cove And Altens guide.
Cove And Altens provides various road cycling options, utilizing on-road cycle lanes and shared-use paths. The National Cycle Route 1 passes through the area, offering connections to Aberdeen and beyond. A notable route is the Aberdeen Coast and Deeside Way Loop, a moderate 25.7-mile (41.3 km) ride combining coastal and countryside views. Explore more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Cove And Altens guide.
While specific dedicated mountain biking trails within Cove And Altens are not extensively detailed, the broader area offers opportunities. The Deeside Way, a 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free path, is suitable for mountain biking. Nearby areas like Hazlehead Park and Tyrebagger Hill also provide mountain biking options. For more information, consult the MTB Trails around Cove And Altens guide.
Yes, Cove And Altens offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. For hiking, there are Easy hikes around Cove And Altens and Family-friendly hikes around Cove And Altens. The Deeside Way, suitable for cycling and walking, is a traffic-free path that can accommodate families.
The region is characterized by its North Sea coastline, featuring rugged cliffs, coves, and expansive sea views. Coastal trails offer sights of seabirds, rock stacks, and crashing waves. Further afield, the Fowlsheugh cliffs are home to around 130,000 breeding seabirds, and marine life such as grey seals, dolphins, and minke whales can be spotted. Inland routes like the Deeside Way provide river vistas and forest trails.
Komoot offers several guides for Cove And Altens to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Running Trails. There are also specialized guides for easy, family-friendly, city, and bus station accessible hikes, as well as gravel biking.
Outdoor activities in Cove And Altens are popular among komoot users, with more than 31,000 visitors having explored the region's routes. The 63 available routes have received over 1,300 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Cove And Altens is suitable for touring cycling, with routes that combine coastal views and countryside scenery. The National Cycle Route 1 passes through the area, providing options for longer journeys. The Cycling around Cove And Altens guide offers more information on touring routes.
The Cove and Altens Community Council has a presence on the "Welcome to Cove Bay" website, which serves as a community hub. This website provides information relevant to the local area. The Altens and Cove Community Association (ACCA) also operates the Altens Community Centre.
Yes, Cove And Altens offers routes suitable for jogging. The diverse landscape, including coastal paths and inland trails, provides varied terrain for runners. For specific jogging routes, consult the Running Trails around Cove And Altens guide on komoot.

