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Speyside Way 6: Boat of Garten to Aviemore

Boat of Garten

The final section of the Speyside Way provides variety and mountain views and the bright lights of Aviemore at the end. It can easily be done as a day walk combined with a trip on the steam train of the Strathspey Railway.

Terrain - Clear path, minor road (no pavement), then paths and stony tracks, suitable for some off-road baby buggies. Most of the route is shared with the Sustrans cycle route.

Grade 1

Distance 9km (5.6 miles)

Ascent 51m (167ft)