Speyside Way

SPEYSIDE WAY

Route and Accommodation Guide

FACTFILE
Length	Buckie to Craigelachie, Tomintoul or Aviemore 135km/84 miles (including all spurs)
Terrain	A route following the river Spey south from the Grampian coast through forests, past whisky distilleries and along an old railway track to the famous Highland resort. The Spey is said to be the fastest flowing and cleanest river in Britain. Update: Flood damage has affected the Dufftown spur. The path is still usable but difficult, and is therefore officially closed as part of the Way.
Connecting Paths	None
Maps Great savings!	Landranger maps 28, 36 Explorer maps 403, 419, 424 The Way is shown on these maps. Click on map number to order.
Tourist Information Centres	Aviemore 01479 810363, Dufftown (seasonal) 01340 820501, Elgin 01343 543388, Grantown-on-Spey (seasonal) 01479 872773, Tomintoul (seasonal) 01807 580285

Click on thumbnail for route map, courtesy of Contours Walking Holidays

Publications/Guides: Go to
www.bestwalks.com/ldwalesscot.htm
www.bestwalks.com/highlandsbooks.htm

Accommodation listed is Bed and Breakfast only and is listed in route order
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GRANTOWN on SPEY
01479 872106

CULDEARN HOUSE
'the small hotel with big personality'
Situated deep in the valley of the River Spey, Culdearn House exudes a special atmosphere and offers superb 4 star accommodation. Traditional features blend agreeably with modern standards of comfort and dining is an experience to remember with simply some of the best food Scotland has to offer. Sample from our collection of over 50 selected malt whiskies.
Bed and Breakfast from £45, D, B and B from £75 pppn. Special Offers.
Visit website: www.culdearn.com for full details

Hotel 3 Stars
GRANTOWN on SPEY
01479 872836

**GARTH HOTEL AND RESTAURANT**

In the picturesque village square, The Garth is a striking building with all modern comforts yet it retains much of its Victorian charm. Cheerful and courteous service, tastefully decorated and furnished en-suite rooms with stunning views. Excellent bar meals, cosy lounge bar with a superb range of Malts and restaurant noted for its imaginative dinner menus. Drying Room.
Bed and Breakfast from £37 pppn. D, B and B from £57
**Oct-Mar inc. from £25 pppn (b and b), Apr-Sept inc. from £33pppn
Visit website: www.garthhotel.com for full details

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BOAT OF GARTEN
By Aviemore

Tel: 01479 831234 Email

Guest House 3 Stars

Noted for delicious home cooking and situated in the fabulous Spey Valley, this beautiful house is overlooked by the Cairngorms and retains much of its original Victorian charm. Over the years modern amenities have been added to make it the spacious and comfortable 6 en-suite bedroomed guest house it is today. Each bedroom is individually decorated and has its own character, there is ample parking and secure storage. Licensed dining room, two guest lounges and superb views in a quiet village setting. All meals are home cooked, using fresh local produce wherever possible. An ideal location for walking - situated literally on the Speyside Way. There are many low level and local walks, some accessible from the house and the more energetic can enjoy the nearby high level mountain walks and munros.
Bed and Breakfast from £25 pppn. Discount for 2 nights or more. Group discount.

SPEYSIDE WAY Route and Accommodation Guide

SPEYSIDE WAY

Route and Accommodation Guide