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Ballater And Crathie

Crathie Kirk – Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

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Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Crathie Kirk – Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

Easy

4.5

(15)

288

hikers

Crathie Kirk – Princess Beatrice's Cairn loop from Crathie

01:34

5.17km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

164 m

Crathie Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

Open April - September

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2

1.26 km

J. Justice Suspension Bridge, Balmoral

Highlight • Historical Site

3

2.70 km

The Queen’s Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle
is impressive enough by itself, but the wooded
hills around it are dotted with spectacular cairns.
Most were established by Queen Victoria and …

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4

3.43 km

Princess Beatrice's Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Princess Beatrice was the fifth daughter and youngest of Queen Victoria’s children. This cairn was commissioned by her mother the queen.

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5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.96 km

812 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.94 km

284 m

142 m

132 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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