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OSM map layer · LineString
57.06, -3.00 · rel 5598879
57.06, -3.00 · rel 5598879
Ballater/Cambus o'May loop
A 12,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Aberdeenshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Aberdeenshire
12,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
18
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
2× summit
Ballater War Memorial
monument ·
170 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Stone
monument ·
173 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jubilee Fountain
monument ·
327 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sir Allan Russell MacKenzie Memorial
monument ·
204 m off route
11,3 km
92%
Mon
summit ·
158 m off route
12,2 km
100%
Monaltrie Monument
monument ·
170 m off route
12,2 km
100%
Craig Coillich
summit ·
463 m off route
12,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ballater/Cambus o'May loop is 12.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ballater/Cambus o'May loop takes approximately 3h 3min to complete.
Yes, Ballater/Cambus o'May loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ballater/Cambus o'May loop starts near coordinates 57.0504, -3.0401.
Ballater/Cambus o'May loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.