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Ballater And Crathie

River Dee – The Auld Kirk loop from Ballater

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Ballater And Crathie

River Dee – The Auld Kirk loop from Ballater

Easy

4.6

(14)

173

hikers

River Dee – The Auld Kirk loop from Ballater

01:08

4.42km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

815 m

River Dee

Highlight • River

Relaxing and idyllic.

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2

1.21 km

Bridge of Muick and Riverside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge of Muick

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3

1.87 km

Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

4

3.26 km

Globe Butterfly Bush

Highlight • Natural

5

3.74 km

The Auld Kirk

Highlight • Religious Site

Coffee Lounge

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6

4.07 km

Ballater Station and Royal Waiting Room

Highlight • Cafe

Recently opened and restored tea rooms. The station has been lovingly restored and you can access the very fancy royal tearoom and privy. You cannot access the royal train carriage …

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7

4.33 km

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Ballater Mailbox - Honoring Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Jubilee

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8

4.35 km

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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B

4.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.30 km

660 m

316 m

233 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

886 m

617 m

454 m

233 m

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