Scotland
Speyside Way official sections
6 official sections, spread across a 5–8-day itinerary.
| Section | Distance | Time | Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1Buckie to FochabersFrom a fishing town on the Moray Firth to where the Spey meets the sea. | 11.0 mi17.6 km | 4–5 h | 70 m250 ft |
| Section 2Fochabers to CraigellachieQuiet lanes, the first climb, and Telford's iron bridge at the end. | 12.6 mi20.4 km | 5–6 h | 490 m1,600 ft |
| Section 3Craigellachie to BallindallochThe old whisky railway, level and quiet, through the heart of distillery country. | 11.9 mi19.1 km | 5–6 h | 190 m600 ft |
| Section 4Ballindalloch to Grantown-on-SpeyThe hard day: high forest above the Spey, then down to Cromdale and Grantown's square. | 14.7 mi23.7 km | 6–7 h | 550 m1,800 ft |
| Section 5Grantown-on-Spey to AviemorePinewoods, ospreys and a steam railway, with the Cairngorms ahead. | 16.2 mi26.1 km | 6–7 h | 210 m700 ft |
| Section 6Aviemore to NewtonmoreThe last miles: Loch Insh, the marshes and Ruthven Barracks, to the end of the Way. | 20.4 mi32.8 km | 8–9 h | 400 m1,300 ft |
Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.