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Ballater And Crathie

Bridge of Muick – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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Ballater And Crathie

Bridge of Muick – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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5.0

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Bridge of Muick – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

00:57

8.65km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

246 m

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

Highlight • Other

2

424 m

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

Highlight • Religious Site

Ballater is just the prettiest place to collapse after a 40km cycle! (Ice creams from Shorties helps too)

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3

493 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.

Tip by

4

776 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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5

1.97 km

Bridge of Muick

Highlight • Bridge

A waypoint on your journey.

Tip by

6

5.11 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.

Tip by

7

5.26 km

Path along the River Gairn

Highlight • Trail

You'll need to head up to the main road to bypass this closed section. Its a short distance along the main road towards Ballater. Once you cross the bridge over …

Tip by

8

7.64 km

Animal Paradise

Highlight • Natural

Don't know about the animals but its a good path for foot and bike.

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B

8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

552 m

469 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.31 km

1.48 km

1.43 km

618 m

238 m

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