Speyside Way
Explore the Speyside Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Speyside Way
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A self-guided walking holiday from Buckie to Newtonmore, following the course of the spectacular River Spey
From £405 per person
Follow the Speyside Way along the River Spey, covering 86 miles on foot. The trail heads inland from the wave-battered coastline through birchwoods and pastures, with views of heather-clad hills giving way steadily to the rising peaks of the Cairngorm Mountains. Broadly following the river, the Speyside Way keeps to clear paths and tracks, which are chiefly low-level save for a hillier foray between Ballindalloch and Grantown.
The trail is alive with welcoming villages and a wide variety of wildlife, from ospreys to dolphins, while budding historians will love the Pictish relics, standing stones and ancient castles. Some of Scotland’s most famous distilleries await, too, including Glenfiddich, Machallan, and Cardhu. Overall, the Speyside Way is an approachable, settled route through a wild and beguiling landscape. If you fancy an extra adventure, tack on the Tomintoul Spur and clamber over the moors to one of the highest villages in Scotland.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
From £1035 per person
The Speyside Way journeys 86 miles from coastal Buckie to the town of Newtonmore, nestled inland. The walk revels in the moorland and mountain backdrops, accompanied by the ever-present rumble of the River Spey itself as it winds through quiet forests and thriving pasture land.
The Speyside Way utilises mostly low-level paths and tracks, and is dotted with an array of welcoming villages, a wide variety of wildlife and a healthy smattering of intriguing historic sites. All of the above comes together to form an impressive walking trail worthy of exploration.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| SPW1 | From Buckie to Newtonmore | 7 days walking | £1035 | |
| SPW2 | From Buckie to Newtonmore | 8 days walking | £1161 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| SPWSB1 | From Craigellachie to Grantown-on-Spey | 2 days walking | £405 |
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“Easy walking mainly on disused Railway. Weather was grim for first two days but thereafter never got wet, whereas rest of country seemed to have some heavy downpours. Lovely to meet travellers from overseas. An easy long-distance walk. Good for first timers.”Mrs Milne-Redhead, UK
“The experience met the expectations we had after two previous walking holidays with Contours and overall we were very happy with the arrangements.”Mrs Jokinen, Finland
“You gave me every help I could expect.”Mr Rayner, UK
“Thank you for the great coordination and booking of accommodations. All accommodations were good as well as the luggage transfers and materials provided. Yes, would recommend both Contours and the Speyside Way to others. Yes, we have done many walking holidays through Contours and hope to continue to do more.”Ms Greco, USA
“I look at Contours first, and mostly only Contours.”Dr Hayres, Australia
“Flawless organisation. Friendly and helpful hosts. Beautiful scenery. Unexpectedly good weather.”Mr Valvekens, Belgium
“A great walk with great hospitality, thank you!”Mrs Foster, UK
“The lodgings were in general great, and the level of service was great.”Mr Marshall, USA
“Lovely walk, and when Contour takes your bag it’s even better (first time for us…this lazy option!)”Dr Gibson, UK
