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Bridge of Balgownie – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

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Bridge of Balgownie – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

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Bridge of Balgownie – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

00:57

8.53km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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918 m

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could …

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1.10 km

River Don Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2.46 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hill from the cathedral but beautiful flower beds.

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2.51 km

St Machar's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

A prominent position over the park, and easy to walk to. There are also the cities e-bikes available to ride from here.

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3.18 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 …

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3.23 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.

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7.70 km

River Don Estuary

Highlight • River

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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8.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

2.15 km

1.73 km

1.66 km

261 m

182 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

3.14 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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Bridge of Balgownie – University of Aberdeen loop from University of Aberdeen

Bridge of Balgownie

River Don Path

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

St Machar's Cathedral

University of Aberdeen

Powis Gates

River Don Estuary

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