There has been a bridge here since at least 1783. The current Ballater Bridge, (also known as the Royal Bridge or the Queen's Bridge) was opened it in 1885 by Queen Victoria.
The bridge carries the B971 (a spur of the B976) over the River Dee and offers good views of the river in both directions.

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Cycling

There are viewpoints on either side of the bridge so you can look up and down the river.

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Top cycling routes to Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

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1. Loch Muick & Knock Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

32.4km

02:29

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Deeside Way & Aboyne loop from Ballater

36.6km

02:39

280m

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tanar and Aboyne loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

46.1km

04:03

600m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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

1. Loch Muick & Knock Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

2. The Deeside Way & Aboyne loop from Ballater

3. Tanar and Aboyne loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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