Speyside Way

Speyside Way

A self-guided walking holiday from Buckie to Newtonmore, following the course of the spectacular River Spey

3 to 11 nights
27-101 miles
Moderate to Moderate / Demanding

From £385 per person

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About the trail

Follow the Speyside Way along the River Spey from the wave-battered coastline up through birchwoods and pastures, with views of heather-clad hills giving way steadily to the rising peaks of the Cairngorm Mountains. The Speyside Way keeps to clear paths and tracks, which are chiefly low-level save for a hillier foray from the riverbank 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.

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.

Choose your route

  • Speyside Way and Tomintoul Spur
  • Speyside Way
  • Speyside Way Short Break

About this route

3 nights
27 miles
Moderate / Demanding
1st April to 31st October

From £385 per person

Speyside Way Short Break

With the mountainous Cairngorms above and the sparkling River Spey rushing alongside, this short walking holiday tours between the many charming villages of this central portion of the Speyside Way from Craigellachie to Grantown-on-Spey.

The old railway stations and village hubs offer plenty of fascinating insight into the industrial heritage of the local area, while whisky distilleries and ample wildlife provide an interesting and varied walk, with beautiful scenery throughout.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SPWSB1 From Craigellachie to Grantown-on-Spey 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate / Demanding £385

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SPWSB1 From Craigellachie to Grantown-on-Spey 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate / Demanding £385