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Canal / Riverside Point to point

Deeside Way

Walk

Grampian

Distance
43.3 mi
Walking time
14h–17h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

A gentle multi-day walk along the river Dee from Aberdeen to Ballater.

Walk details

County
Grampian
Main location
Aberdeen
Nearby towns
Aberdeen , Ballater
Walk type
Point to point
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
43.3 mi (69.8 km)
Walking time
14h–17h 30m
Walking time excludes breaks. Allow extra time for stops and conditions. Ascent is not yet included; allow extra time for climbs.
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

Route map

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Along the route

49 places
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Duthie Park
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Abergeldie Convenience Store
Shop ยท 0.6 mi along
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Guidepost
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Boxcar Coffee & Yard
Cafe ยท 2.8 mi along
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Scolty Woodland Car Park
Parking ยท 18.5 mi along
Shooting Greens
Parking ยท 22.7 mi along
Potarch Green Car Park
Parking ยท 25.2 mi along
Potarch
Restaurant ยท 25.2 mi along
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Essentials ยท 25.2 mi along
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Navigation ยท 25.3 mi along
Potarch Bridge Car Park
Parking ยท 25.3 mi along
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Essentials ยท 27.1 mi along
Shelter
Essentials ยท 27.2 mi along
Ruins
Historic sites ยท 27.2 mi along
Village Store
Shop ยท 27.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials ยท 27.3 mi along
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Essentials ยท 27.3 mi along
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Navigation ยท 27.3 mi along
Toilets
Essentials ยท 27.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials ยท 31.3 mi along
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Essentials ยท 31.8 mi along
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Essentials ยท 32.2 mi along
Toilets
Essentials ยท 32.3 mi along
Aboyne Car Park
Parking ยท 32.3 mi along
Top Up Tap
Drinking Water ยท 32.3 mi along
Information
Navigation ยท 32.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials ยท 34.5 mi along
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Essentials ยท 34.7 mi along
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Essentials ยท 34.8 mi along
Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge
Parking ยท 39.4 mi along
Rothesay Rooms
Restaurant ยท 43.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials ยท 43.3 mi along

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