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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

00:57

8.60km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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242 m

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

Highlight • Other

314 m

The Bothy Café Ballater

Highlight • Cafe

The Bothy Cafe is a brilliant little stop in Ballater that's open every day from 9-5pm, making it a great stop-off for outdoor adventurers, whether on foot or by bike. …

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379 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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448 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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731 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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1.93 km

Bridge of Muick

Highlight • Bridge

A waypoint on your journey.

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5.09 km

White Suspension Bridge Over the River Spey

Highlight • River

The bridge history on the notice is interesting.

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5.21 km

Path along the River Gairn

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You'll need to head up to the main road to bypass this closed section. Its a short distance along the main road towards Ballater. Once you cross the bridge over …

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8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

1.69 km

1.56 km

549 m

466 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

2.21 km

1.47 km

1.45 km

570 m

258 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

20°C

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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Bridge of Muick loop from Ballater

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

The Bothy Café Ballater

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

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

Bridge of Muick

White Suspension Bridge Over the River Spey

Path along the River Gairn

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