Location: Ballater
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What to do and see in Ballater, Scotland: The Best Free Things to do
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1. Loch Muick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed the 10 mile walk on a lovely autumn day. The tree colours were beautiful and the Loch and surrounding area stunning. It’s a flat walk with a few rough paths to navigate , just the place to get away from it all.
2. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By suewB7164YW
Lovely easy and mainly flat circular walk of about 5 miles around Loch KInord following the well signposted 'Duck' route. Nice clean toilets and a couple of picnic benches available at Visitor Centre where there is a car park which can get full on popular days. Walk starts just across the road from the visitor centre
3. Cambus O'May Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
I come every year and still discover new parts of the Cambus o’ May! Am NOT a Walker as such, just with the dog when at home and this place I find just right in terms of interest and ease. It’s also good in the wet because of the tree cover. Have discovered a lovely lake and bridge here too. It’s a fabulous place
4. Ballater VisitScotland iCentre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
A really delightful establishment. Greeted at the door with quick chat about Covid rules then got into a city chat as the lady (a retired police inspector) was just so lovely! Very helpful lady inside helping me to choose a gentle walk (round the golf course, flat and fabulous along the Dee). Good gift shop with Gist jewellery which is fab. Sadly cafe closed since March. We were made so welcome.
5. Deeside Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
6. Burn O'Vat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Deeaberdeen - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Visited Burn O Vat yesterday and glad we did Good car parking, lots of spaces Follow the lower trail for about 5 minutes, over a small bridge and find yourself facing large rocks Climb through a tiny fap in the middle of the large rocks, climbing over stones to get through, and water You need non slip shoes A you find yourself in a beautiful place with a water fall Its stunning and peaceful You can climb up i believe but i didnt chance it we marveled at the beauty of it and how long its been there It was apparently created by the iceage Splitting the rocks in two We took a walk up the steps after coming back out the cave And you can find yourself looking down at the warerfall Its very high, a bit too high if you dont like heights We walked back towards the car park on the upper path And you find a viewing point for loch kennard Its beautiful
7. Craigendarroch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By margaretclark268 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Staff were really friendly and helpful as we had booked for use of the pool, sauna steam room we all had a lovely time we had the pool to ourselves for at least an hour before other people came in after about 3 hours enjoying the facilities we had a meal there which was really good and even arranged a lovely vegan meal for myself. Would highly recommend this to everyone lovely place the grounds and lovely places to take walks
8. Dee Valley Confectioners
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Crathie Kirk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By RicRiordon - Meaford, Canada
We visited here the day of our departure from the area and the day before the Queen and her companions came to worship there apparently. Although we missed Her Royal Highness, I'm afraid I might have found her presence and my motives for worship somewhat challenged by her celebrity – maybe just as well. We were fortunate to have a quiet visit and hear the enthusiastic stories of our church hostess on the Royal's frequent visits to this humble building over the decades. This place of worship is full of interesting history, sculptures and photographs, well worth a visit.
10. Glenmuik Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
