Ballater and its local environment offers the best of the Scottish Highlands to the visitor whatever their agenda. From forest walks starting on your doorstep to climbing Munros or skiing, all are available with a few miles.

Golf

Ballater has an excellent golf course within 800m of the village centre. There are also courses including Braemar, Aboyne, Tarland and Balmoral within a 15 minute drive.

Fishing

On the outskirts of the village, there is Tullich Fishery, where you can pit your wits against many others in one of the many competitions held during the year, or just try your luck on the beginners pool next door.

Hill Walking

We are in an excellent location for the hill walkers amongst you. We have Glen Muick nearby, Glentanar a few miles to the East, and Glen Gairn and Glen Girnock. All are relatively flat walking areas suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities. For the more adventurous, there are many hills within ten miles of the village which are in excess of 3000ft, known as Munros, and these include Lochnagar, Ben Macdhui and Cairngorm.