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Southwood Suspension Bridge

Southwood Suspension Bridge

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Southwood Suspension Bridge

Name: Southwood Suspension Bridge
Rating: 2

Recommended by 35 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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

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1. Knock Castle – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

13.1km

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ballater Station – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Southwood Suspension Bridge – Knock Castle loop from Ballater

7.28km

01:59

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grace Mulligan

November 21, 2024

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.

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

September 7, 2025

Well if you want to cross the river here you'll be. Steps on the northern end.

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Elevation 270 m

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

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Southwood Suspension Bridge

1. Knock Castle – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

2. Ballater Station – Southwood Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

3. Southwood Suspension Bridge – Knock Castle loop from Ballater

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