With scenery like that pictured above, biking has to be the best way to get around in and around Ballater.
We have a wonderful little cycle hire shop in Ballater. Bikes can be hired for £15 per day, and as little as £60 for a weeks hire. Cycle Highlands also offers a delivery and collection service to locations of your choice anywhere in the Upper Deeside area free of charge as long as two or more bikes are hired.
www.cyclehighlands.com
Also Cabin Fever - www.cabinfever.org.uk - who also hire Canoes, Kayaks, and offer guided walks.