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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Country Park loop from Balmedie

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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Country Park loop from Balmedie

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Balmedie Beach – Balmedie Country Park loop from Balmedie

01:03

4.14km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

222 m

Balmedie Beach

Highlight • Natural

Plenty of parking at this beach, and is only 5 minues walk to the shore.

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2

1.01 km

Balmedie Country Park

Highlight • Natural

The country park has several paths through the dunes as well as the beach itself. Running routes can be lengthened quire easily and there are plenty of parking spaces at the beach car park.

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3

2.70 km

Balmedie Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

The ice house was used by local salmon fishermen. It was used to keep the fish fresh before transporting it to Aberdeen.

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4

3.54 km

World War II Pillboxes at Balmedie Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

Some easy to spot relics from WW2, there are several scattered along the dunes and paths around the beach.

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B

4.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

685 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

583 m

475 m

440 m

400 m

165 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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7°C

82 %

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