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4,764 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude min
102 ft
Altitude max
93 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance climb
2,159 ft
Distance down
1,503 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Donside Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Donside Trail is a 1 km popular mixed trail located near Aberdeen. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 110 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Donside Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:17pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Aug 26, 2026
 Fallen tree now cleared
Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:26pm (Europe/London)
Jun 17, 2026
 Tree down just before the Grandholm Bridge - care if you're heading FROM Grandholm Bridge. Will need to get off to get under it unless you're...
May 9, 2025 @ 3:45pm
May 9, 2025
Mar 21, 2025 @ 4:51pm
Mar 21, 2025
 Previous landslips now fixed and owned tree removed.
May 14, 2024 @ 2:07pm
May 14, 2024
 Previous landslip still not fixed but route is passable.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Donside Trail located?
      Donside Trail is located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Aberdeen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.17818, -2.14822.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Donside Trail?
      Donside Trail has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 ft to 102 ft.
      ▼ Is Donside Trail a point to point trail?
      Donside Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Donside Trail?
      Donside Trail is 4,764 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Donside Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Donside Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Donside Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Donside Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Donside Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Donside Trail. The trail is 4,764 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Donside Trail?
      Donside Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 625 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 651 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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