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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

01:11

25.5km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.40 km for 115 m

After 12.5 km for 108 m

After 12.9 km for 249 m

After 15.9 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 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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2.59 km

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Seaton Park is located in Aberdeen, Scotland and is one of the city's biggest parks. It was bought by the city for use as a public park in 1947 from …

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3.03 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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7.10 km

The second largest granite fronted building in Europe, and currently home to the City Council. The college was once one of two colleges in Aberdeen, the other being Kings College at Aberdeen University.

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7.70 km

Tiki Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic place close to the Train Station. Sheltered outside seating where you can easily lock and keep an eye on your kit. Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere any time …

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8.32 km

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Aberdeen's Maritime Museum is a fantastic place to learn about the rich history of Aberdeen's relationship with the sea. There are terrific exhibitions in place to be enjoyed by people of all ages and a café on site too.

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10.5 km

Aberdeen Harbour Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

First established as a business in 1136 by King David 1st of Scotland, Aberdeen Harbour is, according to the Guinness Book of Business Records, the oldest existing business in Britain, …

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18.2 km

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, or 'Market Cross' to the non-Scots, can often be found in Scottish towns, villages, and cities. Historically, the cross was erected in squares or other open areas …

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.83 km

3.76 km

2.68 km

2.08 km

387 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

1.50 km

665 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

River Don Estuary

Flower Beds in Seaton Park

St Machar's Cathedral