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Ballater And Crathie

Knock Castle – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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Ballater And Crathie

Knock Castle – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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410

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Knock Castle – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

03:27

13.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

448 m

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful church right in the middle of Ballater. The grounds and surrounding park are a popular spot in the summer to sit and enjoy an ice cream.

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2

731 m

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are viewpoints on both the South and North side of the river that are perfect for admiring the impressive backdrop of the Dee.

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3

1.05 km

Mackenzie Monument

Highlight • Monument

Memorial and history of the Mc Kenzie family in this region.

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4

2.08 km

Bridge of Muick

Highlight • Bridge

A waypoint on your journey.

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5

3.61 km

Knock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Stonewalled castle ruin from the 16th century

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6

7.03 km

Southwood Suspension Bridge

Highlight • River

The Queens Park Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian crossing over the River Dee in Chester, located near the Groves. The current bridge was designed by Charles Greenwood, the City Engineer and Surveyor, and was officially opened in 1923.

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7

7.05 km

White Suspension Bridge Over the River Spey

Highlight • River

The bridge history on the notice is interesting.

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8

11.4 km

Bridge of Muick and Riverside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge of Muick

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B

13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

2.42 km

2.15 km

1.95 km

911 m

857 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.40 km

2.34 km

1.84 km

1.71 km

1.29 km

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