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Speyside Way: 6-day itinerary

The Speyside Way is a 139 km long-distance path, climbing about 1682 m in total along the route.

139 km1,618 m ascent6 walking daysScotland
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6 days23.2 km a day7 days19.9 km a day9 days15.5 km a day

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6 days from Buckie to Newtonmore

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  1. 1
    Day 1: Buckie → Fochabers

    17.4 km · 50 m ascent · 4h12–5h56 (about 4h56, incl. ~49m of stops)

    Via Arradoul, Portgordon, Broadley, Nether Dallachy, Spey Bay, Kingston on Spey, Garmouth, Bogmoor, Upper Dallachy, Mosstodloch
  2. 2
    Day 2: Fochabers → Craigellachie

    20.4 km · 371 m ascent · 5h35–7h53 (about 6h34, incl. ~1h05 of stops)

    Via Rothes
  3. 3
    Day 3: Craigellachie → Ballindalloch

    19.1 km · 135 m ascent · 4h46–6h43 (about 5h36, incl. ~56m of stops)

    Via Aberlour, Edinville, Archiestown, Marypark
  4. 4
    Day 4: Ballindalloch → Grantown-on-Spey

    23.9 km · 416 m ascent · 6h29–9h10 (about 7h38, incl. ~1h16 of stops)

    Via Advie, Cromdale
  5. 5
    Day 5: Grantown-on-Spey → Aviemore

    26.2 km · 114 m ascent · 6h25–9h04 (about 7h33, incl. ~1h16 of stops)

    Via Dulnain Bridge, Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten
  6. 6
    Day 6: Aviemore → Newtonmore

    32.4 km · 257 m ascent · 8h11–11h32 (about 9h37, incl. ~1h36 of stops)

    Via Kincraig, Insh, Kingussie