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Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

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Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

Easy

4.4

(9)

153

hikers

Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

01:29

4.88km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.02 km

J. Justice Suspension Bridge, Balmoral

Highlight • Historical Site

2

2.43 km

The Queen’s Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle
is impressive enough by itself, but the wooded
hills around it are dotted with spectacular cairns.
Most were established by Queen Victoria and …

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3

3.16 km

Princess Beatrice's Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Princess Beatrice was the fifth daughter and youngest of Queen Victoria’s children. This cairn was commissioned by her mother the queen.

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4.88 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.69 km

774 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.03 km

261 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

15 %

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