Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

University of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cove Bay

Routes

Running trails & routes

University of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cove Bay

Hard

runners

University of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cove Bay

04:03

36.7km

290m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

13.2 km

Beach Ballroom Bathing Area

Beach

16.0 km

Donmouth Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.4 km

University of Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK. It was founded in 1495 and ranks as one of the UK's top 20 universities.

It's a beautiful …

Tip by

18.5 km

Powis Gates

Highlight • Monument

The Powis Gates are surprisingly big, and rather interesting as you walk along the cobbled street through Aberdeen university.
The building of these gates however may have been funded by slave trade.

Tip by

24.4 km

2 ABD

Archaeological Site

28.4 km

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • Bridge

28.4 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.

Tip by

28.8 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 …

Tip by

28.8 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 …

Tip by

29.2 km

Duthie Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

30.4 km

Bridge of Dee

Highlight • Historical Site

The magnificent Bridge of Dee is a 16th-century road bridge that spans over the River Dee. The bridge is made of stone and has an impressive seven ribbed arches, and …

Tip by

36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

7.48 km

5.68 km

5.23 km

3.57 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

11.9 km

3.58 km

3.57 km

2.98 km

499 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

12°C

9°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Easy

173

Ury Riverside Park loop from Inverurie

00:25h

4.02km

10m

Moderate

4.0

Dunnottar Castle & Woods loop from Stonehaven

01:05h

10.0km

140m

Easy

5.0

Hazlehead Park loop — Aberdeen

00:32h

4.37km

60m

Moderate

4.5

Forvie Nature Reserve loop from the Visitor Centre

01:23h

12.3km

80m

Moderate

3.0

216

Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Crathes Castle

00:44h

6.45km

110m

Hard

179

Old Deeside Railway Line – Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

02:38h

25.1km

150m

Hard

195

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Old Deeside Railway Line loop from Cults Academy

01:36h

15.2km

110m

Moderate

5.0

187

View of Crathes Castle loop from Crathes Castle

00:35h

5.16km

90m

Moderate

178

Old Cults Railway Station Path – Boxcar Café loop from Aberdeen

01:05h

10.3km

60m

Moderate

163

Start of Ellon Parkrun – Gordon Park loop from Ellon

00:32h

5.17km

20m

Moderate

158

Ellon Viaduct – Meiklemill Footbridge loop from Ellon

00:41h

6.40km

30m

Easy

153

Start of Ellon Parkrun – The Coffee Apothecary loop from Ellon

00:29h

4.65km

20m

University of Aberdeen – Bridge of Dee loop from Cove Bay

University of Aberdeen

Powis Gates

Railway Bridge Over the River Dee

Sir James McGrigor Monument

Flagpole Mound, Duthie Park

Duthie Park

Duthie Park

Bridge of Dee

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️