Mackenzie Monument – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

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Mackenzie Monument – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

Moderate

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Mackenzie Monument – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

04:55

16.3km

540m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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655 m

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

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Ballater Mailbox - Honoring Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Jubilee

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916 m

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

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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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1.23 km

Mackenzie Monument

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Memorial and history of the Mc Kenzie family in this region.

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7.36 km

View of Cairn Leuchan

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12.9 km

Bridge of Muick

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A waypoint on your journey.

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12.9 km

Queen Victoria Memorial Plaque

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Place where Queen Victoria greeted the troops who then left for battle in South Africa in 1899.

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14.5 km

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge)

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Definitely a waypoint if you need to get across the river.

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14.9 km

River Dee

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Relaxing and idyllic.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

1.83 km

1.30 km

774 m

659 m

367 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.40 km

1.28 km

1.19 km

672 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Mackenzie Monument – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

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

Mackenzie Monument

View of Cairn Leuchan

Bridge of Muick

Queen Victoria Memorial Plaque

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge)

River Dee

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