Keith – Kynoch Park Circular

Keith - Kynoch Park Circular

This is a circular walk linking Reidhaven Square to Keith Community Centre. There are benches in the Square and also at the Community Centre. Pavements are good and it is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. This walk can be added to the Horse Market Circular to make a Level 3 walk of just over 2 miles.

  • Accessible for all users
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Gradient: Generally level

    Mainly level, but a gentle incline at School Road.

  • No barriers

Keith – Simpson Memorial Park

 Keith - Simpson Memorial Park

This is a circular walk which takes you round Simpson Memorial Park. It is mostly on pavements and good paths, apart from a short stretch of grass path which could be muddy in the wet. It is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies if dry and is fairly flat apart from the section along Drum Road.

  • Accessibility: Accessible for all with care

    Can be used by buggies and wheelchairs during dry weather.

  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Mostly on tarmac pavements and paths. Grass path at Simpson park - which can be muddy in wet weather.

  • Gradient: Undulating

    Long but steady climb up Drum Road. Relatively flat elsewhere.

Keith – St Rufus Park Circular

Keith - St Rufus Park Circular

This circular walk includes some very interesting parts of Old Keith, Strathisla Distillery, Milton Tower and Keith and Dufftown Old Railway Station. There are some steep sections, which would make it unsuitable for wheelchairs. There are benches at the start and along the way.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    A combination of roadside pavements, a tarmac footpath through the cemetery and a long section of gravel farm track. Take care on the track which is rather potholed and can be muddy in wet weather.

  • Undulating

Keith – The Green Roadies

Keith - The Green Roadies

Enjoy the many different species of flowers, shrubs and birds that can be identified. Marvel at the fine views of all the surrounding hills that can be seen across green fields and farmland.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    A combination of tarred roadside paths, minor roads, aggregate paths and rough grassy tracks. The grassy track sections, although flat, are muddy in places and can be difficult to negotiate.

  • Gradient: Generally level

    A few gentle gradients in places.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Several gates at the cemetery.

  • Fully signed

Knock Hill & Little Knockbog

Knock Hill Walk

The starting point suggested is very overgrown and there is now “no right of way signs” placed. This is not a core path. There is potentially another route up via Swiebog. The car park is now closed for public use. If you have more information on this route or you would like to help maintain …

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Slopes throughout
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Very overgrown

  • Partly signed

Lhanbryde – Circular

Lhanbryde - Circular

This circular walk is part of the Lhanbryde Paths Network. There are a variety of walking surfaces on this walk, including dirt paths, grass verges and pavements, which make it unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies. There are also a few steps, which need caution.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    A mixture of surfaces: pavements, grass, compacted earth and gravel paths.

  • Gradient: Short steep sections

    Mainly level but some short sections of incline/ decline.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Stepped ramp

Lhanbryde – Crooked Wood and Urquhart

Lhanbryde - Crooked Wood and Urquhart

Located just a few miles east of Elgin, the woodland and countryside around the village of Lhanbryde provide a great opportunity for outdoor access.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Informal earth path within the woodland, with several short steep sections. Generally dry but can be muddy in places, so stout footwear is recommended. There is a quiet section of public road between Crooked Wood and Urquhart.

  • Gradient: Short steep sections

    Although generally level or gently undulating, there are some short steep sections, particularly within the woodland.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    A flight of steps near the entrance to the wood. Two short steep sections of path within the woodland are slippy when wet. Also watch out for tree roots.

  • Fully signed

Lhanbryde – Loch Na Bo Walks

Located just a few miles east of Elgin, the woodland and countryside around the village of Lhanbryde provide a great opportunity for outdoor access.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Pavements, farm tracks and informal woodland paths (gravel and earth). Some paths can be muddy in places, so stout footwear is recommended.

  • Generally level
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Crossing of the busy A96 road - great care required.

  • Partly signed

Loch Romach and Altyre Estate

Loch Romach and Altyre Estate

Views across the Cromarty Firth are magnificent from the High Drive on Altyre Estate. Some of this route follows the Dava Way which is way-marked but much is on private land.

    Logie – Dunearn Path

    Dunearn path is in the Darnaway Forest and is about one mile south of Conicavel village, it is a circular route, part of which follows close to the River Findhorn. Be aware, the path in sections is very close to the edge of steep drops down to the river.

    • Accessibility: Suitable for a wide range of users

      The route is suitable for a wide range of users but the terrain might prove difficult for the less able.

    • Terrain: Forest tracks

      A mixture of woodland earth, aggregate and forest vehicle track. The path can be very wet and muddy in places, in winter time small sections of the path can be covered with leaves so making it very slippy.

    • Barriers: Some barriers

      A narrow footbridge and several wooden walkways with small sets of steps to negotiate.

    • Fully signed

    Logie – Estate Paths

    Logie paths

    There are two dramatic river walks located on the Logie Estate within the beautiful Findhorn Valley, near the town of Forres. They start at the Logie Steading Visitor Centre, which houses the River Findhorn Heritage Centre, and has Arts and Crafts, Shopping, Walled Gardens, River Walks, an Adventure Playground and Café.

    • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
    • Terrain: Varied surfaces

      The paths are narrow and steep sided in places.

    • Fully signed

    Logie – Sluie path

    The path is a circular route through woodland, and the sections which follow the river Findhorn are very close to the cliff edge. The path is approximately three miles south of Forres.

    • Accessibility: Suitable for a wide range of users

      The route is suitable for a wide range of users but the terrain might prove difficult for the less able

    • Terrain: Forest tracks

      Mostly a woodland earth path with narrow aggregate sections, and rough vehicle tracks.

    • Gradient: Undulating

      Be aware the path is undulating and is close to steep cliffs at parts,

    • Barriers: Some barriers

      Many protruding tree roots crossing the path

    • Partly signed

    Lossie Forest & Beach

    Lossie Forest

    This ride takes you through the forest from Kingston towards Lossiemouth and back either through the forest or along the edge of the beach.

    • Terrain: Coastal tracks

      Good firm sand on the beach and reasonably soft forest tracks. 

    • Generally level
    • No barriers

    Lossiemouth – Forest by the Firth Trail 

    The town commands the prominent headland at the mouth of the River Lossie. It has dramatic and beautiful beaches, wonderful countryside and plenty to see and do. Part of the route follows the long-distance Moray Coast Trail. 

    • Accessibility: Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies

      Due to the loose sand and shingle, the route is unsuitable for wheelchairs, buggies or road bikes.

    • Terrain: Varied surfaces

      The route follows the sandy beach, with areas of loose shingle, and forest tracks. The trail can also be damp through the salt marsh area. Sturdy footwear is advised.

    • Gradient: Generally level

      Relatively level, except short steep shingle ridge of around 2 metres in height.

    • Barriers: Some barriers

      During high Spring Tides the route may be impassable along the beach. The trail requires a short scramble over a steep section of loose shingle (approx 2 metre height) to the dunes. Access to the beach is over a long narrow timber bridge.

    • Partly signed

    Lossiemouth – Golf Course Walk

    This walk takes you across the golf course to the beach look out and back. Buggies and wheelchairs can use the track with care. It has views of the Covesea Lighthouse and over the Moray Firth. It can be a little exposed if the wind is strong. Watch out for jets from RAF Lossiemouth overhead and keen golfers on the course!

    • Accessible for all with care
    • Varied surfaces
    • Generally level
    • No barriers

    Lossiemouth – Harbour Circular Walk

    Lossiemouth Harbour Circular Walk

    This is an extension of the Harbour Walk, up to James Square. It includes a small steep slope down Hill Street.

    • Accessibility: Accessible for all with care

      Suitable for wheelchairs, with care on slope.

    • Paved footpaths & roads
    • Gradient: Short steep sections

      One short but steep section of decline.

    Lossiemouth – Harbour Walk

    Lossiemouth Harbour Walk

    This is a walk from Seatown to the Harbour and back again. It is all along good paths and is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. It has lovely views of the East Beach and the boats in the harbour. There are toilets on Clifton Road, near the bakers and in Station Park, and benches along the way.

    • Accessible for all users
    • Paved footpaths & roads
    • Generally level
    • No barriers

    Lossiemouth – Skerry Brae Walk

    Lossiemouth Skerry Brae Walk

    This is a circular walk on good footpaths and is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The route can be extended to include the Golf Course Walk, which would then be a Level 3 walk of 2 ¼ miles and take between 45 and 60 minutes.

    • Accessibility: Accessible for all with care

      Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, though be aware of the fairly steep section.

    • Paved footpaths & roads
    • Gradient: Short steep sections

      Fairly steep but steady decline at Tullochs Brae. Relatively level elsewhere.

    Lossiemouth Loop

    Lossiemouth Loop

    One of five Circular Cycle Routes in Moray, the Lossiemouth Loop takes you from the West Beach Car Park in Lossiemouth, round the perimeter of the airfield via Duffus Castle and back. The whole route is relatively flat and passes through fertile farming country.

    • Paved footpaths & roads
    • Generally level
    • No barriers
    • Fully signed