The Bothy Café Ballater – Glenmuick Church, Ballater loop from Ballater

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The Bothy Café Ballater – Glenmuick Church, Ballater loop from Ballater

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The Bothy Café Ballater – Glenmuick Church, Ballater loop from Ballater

00:43

6.61km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.24 km

Bridge of Muick and Riverside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge of Muick

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2.95 km

Animal Paradise

Highlight • Natural

Don't know about the animals but its a good path for foot and bike.

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6.25 km

Bike Station Ballater

Highlight • Cycleway

Free hose to wash bikes down if you're polite!

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6.28 km

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

Highlight • Other

6.40 km

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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6.46 km

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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6.53 km

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Ballater Mailbox - Honoring Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Jubilee

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6.55 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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6.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

2.10 km

1.16 km

586 m

499 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.92 km

1.13 km

935 m

280 m

Elevation

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The Bothy Café Ballater – Glenmuick Church, Ballater loop from Ballater

Bridge of Muick and Riverside Path

Animal Paradise

Bike Station Ballater

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

The Bothy Café Ballater

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Memorial

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

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