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

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Best routes near Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

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1. Loch Muick & Knock Castle loop from Ballater

32.4km

02:29

340m

Cycle a moderate 20.2-mile loop from Ballater through Cairngorms National Park, passing Loch Muick and Knock Castle.

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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. Deeside Way and Glen Tanar Loop

46.1km

04:03

600m

This difficult 28.6-mile touring cycling loop combines the Deeside Way and Glen Tanar, offering varied terrain and stunning Cairngorms scene

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

1. Loch Muick & Knock Castle loop from Ballater

2. The Deeside Way & Aboyne loop from Ballater

3. Deeside Way and Glen Tanar Loop

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