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Around Garthdee — 7.5 km Running Route

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Around Garthdee is a 7.5 km (4.7 miles) loop in Aberdeen, Scotland: flat, with 22 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

22 mAscent
Paved65%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Around Garthdee running route
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Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Discover a convenient 7.5km anti-clockwise circuit around Aberdeen's Garthdee area, ideal for a flat and fast training run. This predominantly paved route, with a gentle 22m ascent, skirts around Gwen's Garden and Kaim Hill, making it perfect for those seeking a consistent surface for pacing or interval work.

Enjoy a peaceful run past Inchgarth Reservoir and alongside the scenic River Dee, with glimpses of Cults Bowling Club. Its urban nature and largely flat profile mean it's suitable for runners of all levels looking for an easily accessible, low-impact workout or a steady social jog in the heart of Aberdeen.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.5 km loop in Aberdeen, Scotland with around 22 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 22 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 65% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

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