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Allt Darrarie – Spittal of Glen Muick loop from Ballater

Allt Darrarie – Spittal of Glen Muick loop from Ballater

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Allt Darrarie – Spittal of Glen Muick loop from Ballater

01:19

28.4km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.2 km for 125 m

After 14.4 km for 169 m

After 14.6 km for 125 m

Waypoints

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142 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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211 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.

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232 m

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Ballater Mailbox - Honoring Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Jubilee

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493 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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1.69 km

Bridge of Muick

Highlight • Bridge

A waypoint on your journey.

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14.2 km

Allt Darrarie

Highlight • River

Allt Darrarie, flowing down to the River Muick just below Loch Muick, by the carpark at the start of the walk around the loch

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14.4 km

Spittal of Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

The Spittal of Glenmuick has a visitor centre, toilets and a cafe (only open at peak times). It's the head of the valley below Loch Muick which is an amazing …

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14.4 km

Spittal of Glenmuick

Highlight • Trail

Spittal of Glenmuick consists of just a few buildings and a tiny forest. There is a ranger station and some restrooms. If you are lucky, you might spot some deer in the meadows.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

525 m

429 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

2.40 km

398 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Allt Darrarie – Spittal of Glen Muick loop from Ballater

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

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

Bridge of Muick

Allt Darrarie

Spittal of Glen Muick

Spittal of Glenmuick

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