The Speyside way
Long Distance Route
The Speyside Way is one of four official Long Distance Routes in Scotland (the others are the West Highland Way, the Southern Upland Way and the Great Glen Way). It was first opened in 1981, to run from Spey Bay to Ballindalloch, with a spur to Tomintoul being added in 1990. A northern extension from Spey Bay to Buckie followed in 1999, with the route finally being completed between Ballindalloch and Aviemore in April 2000. The route now links the Moray coast with the edge of the Grampian Mountains, generally following the valley of the River Spey. The Speyside Way is jointly managed by the Moray Council and the Highland Council and substantially funded by Scottish Natural Heritage. The Speyside Way Ranger Service, based in Craigellachie, covers all of the route. |
