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River Don Estuary – Ellon Old Bridge loop from University of Aberdeen

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River Don Estuary – Ellon Old Bridge loop from University of Aberdeen

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River Don Estuary – Ellon Old Bridge loop from University of Aberdeen

02:15

50.7km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.2 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.21 km

River Don Estuary

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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

24.2 km

Ellon Old Bridge

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The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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3

24.3 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

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Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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4

27.4 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

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The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

4.65 km

2.63 km

750 m

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

913 m

458 m

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