Mackenzie memorial walk
Part of: Ballater paths

A short loop through woodland takes you past Sir Allan Russell Mackenzie’s memorial built in 1906 and continues past Ballater’s old curling and skating ponds.
Mostly wide firm stone path and forest track with one short section of narrow, rough, earth path.
1 1/4 miles /
2 km
Allow
1 hr
Alert
Location
Quick resources
Towns and villages
Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting parts of the National Park from Wednesday 13 August until Tuesday 19 August. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue.
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you.
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity.
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely.
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999.
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.