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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

01:25

5.40km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

View of Aberdeen Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.68 km

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

2.48 km

Girdle Ness Radar Station

Highlight • Structure

2.64 km

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

2.73 km

Aberdeen: Torry Coo foghorn

Highlight • Structure

The foghorn „Torry Coo“ was installed in 1902, but it is no longer in use since the late 1980.

Tip by

3.80 km

Dolphin Watching Spot at Aberdeen Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Down here you can sit at the beach and spot dolphins which can often be seen between the north and south breakwaters of Aberdeen Harbour.

Tip by

5.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.62 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

830 m

278 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

13°C

37 %

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Girdle Ness Radar Station – Girdle Ness Lighthouse loop from Footdee

View of Aberdeen Waterfront

Road to Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Girdle Ness Radar Station

Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Aberdeen: Torry Coo foghorn

Dolphin Watching Spot at Aberdeen Harbour

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