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Aberdeenshire

Ballater And Crathie

Ballater Station – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

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Aberdeenshire

Ballater And Crathie

Ballater Station – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

Hard

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(2)

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Ballater Station – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

05:52

20.3km

520m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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825 m

Ballater Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The station of Ballater, which has been closed down since 1966, houses a museum. This shows, among other things, the waiting room of Queen Victoria, who used the train station …

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1.04 km

Ballater Station and Royal Waiting Room

Highlight • Cafe

Recently opened and restored tea rooms. The station has been lovingly restored and you can access the very fancy royal tearoom and privy. You cannot access the royal train carriage …

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1.30 km

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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1.32 km

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Ballater Mailbox - Honoring Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Jubilee

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1.59 km

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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1.90 km

Mackenzie Monument

Highlight • Monument

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

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2.93 km

Bridge of Muick

Highlight • Bridge

A waypoint on your journey.

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2.99 km

Queen Victoria Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Place where Queen Victoria greeted the troops who then left for battle in South Africa in 1899.

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.78 km

3.24 km

1.13 km

1.11 km

939 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.86 km

1.71 km

1.64 km

448 m

138 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

12°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Ballater Station – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

Ballater Station

Ballater Station and Royal Waiting Room

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

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

Mackenzie Monument

Bridge of Muick

Queen Victoria Memorial Plaque

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