The Speyside Way
The Long Distance Route

Section 8 - Boat of Garten to Aviemore

Distance:
6 miles
Grade:
Easy
Start:
Boat of Garten
Finish:
Aviemore
Circular options:
No waymarked options, but a route by the riverside via Kinchurdy Farm is possible. Dog owners please ensure your dog is under close control or on a short lead. Return is also possible via the Strathspey Railway, often under steam! See also the Community web site www.boatofgarten.com/
waymarkedwalks.htm
for other possibilities.
Terrain:
Minor road, farm and estate track, SUSTRANS cycle route, Aviemore orbital footpath
All abilities?
Yes, but there is an awkward section under the railway bridges on the Aviemore orbital footpath.
Barriers
Gates are all of the 'self-closing bridleway' type. There is one step on the Aviemore orbital footpath.
Multi-use?
Possible to use this section by bicycle or on horseback. Part shared by SUSTRANS National Route 7

Photo Gallery - click on an image to expand the photos

The SUSTRANS 'yellow brick road' from the air
The perpetual cyclist
Kinchurdy farm road in winter
Cairngorms from Granish Moor
The 'steel magnolias'.
Journey's end
Map Showing Section Eight from Boat of Garten to Aviemore