Aberlour – Alice Littler Park

Aberlour Alice Littler Park

This circular walk round Alice Littler Park is flat and on good paths, making it suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The path follows the course of the River Spey as it speeds through Aberlour, under the amazing Victoria Bridge. The park itself is full of flower beds and shrubs making this a lovely walk throughout the year. The Speyside Way Visitor Centre is open from March to October and is worth a look in to discover the history and wildlife of the area.

  • Accessible for all users
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Generally level
  • Unsigned

Aberlour – River Spey North Bank

Aberlour River Spey North Bank

This circular route crosses the River Spey at the Victoria Bridge and follows tracks through beautiful wooded countryside. There are some long moderate inclines. There is a flight of cast iron steps to negotiate getting on to the bridge from the car park, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies.

  • Accessibility: Accessible for all with care

    May be suitable for wheelchairs and buggies with care if joined from the highest point near 'Bridge of Lodges'

  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Estate tracks, short tarred section.

  • Gradient: Mixed gradient

    Long moderately steep incline / decline.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Steps onto the bridge.

Archiestown – Cairn Cattoch

Archiestown - Cairn Cattoch

Cairn Cattoch Walk is one of several waymarked walks within the forest to the north of Archiestown.

  • Accessibility: Suitable for a wide range of users

    The route is suitable for a wide range of users, although cyclists may require to dismount on the short section to the viewpoint

  • Terrain: Forest tracks

    Mainly on forest track. There is a short section of rough earth path through heather to reach the summit viewpoint. Stout footwear is advised

  • Gradient: Mixed gradient

    Long gentle climb along most of route, with a steeper section leading to the viewpoint. A total climb of 130 metres (390ft) with the summit sitting at 369 metres (1120ft) above sea level

  • No barriers
  • Fully signed

Archiestown – Forest Circular

This circular walk takes you deep into woodland along tracks which are not suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    A mixture of bare earth and gravel paths. Surfaces can be muddy in places.

  • Gradient: Undulating

    Some steady inclines and declines.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Several narrow bridges/ platform bridges. Tree roots in places.

Archiestown – Village Walk

This circular walk round Archiestown includes some dirt tracks and fairly exposed sections which make it unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies. It gives outstanding views of the surrounding countryside but some parts will be very muddy in wet weather and there are sections with no pavements, so care is needed along the roads.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Mixture of Tarmac paths and gravel tracks. Can be muddy in wet weather. Can also be quite exposed.

  • Gradient: Undulating

    Some gentle inclines and declines.

Auchindachy and Mill of Towie Walks

Auchindachy and Mill of Towie Walks

Both of these walks are part of a network of waymarked and signed paths around Keith. Straddling both sides of the valley of the River Isla, the routes venture from the town into the delightful open countryside to the south of the town. Ramble along the country lanes and take in the rich scenery and extensive views to the hills and mountains.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Both routes are mainly on tarred minor roads with some sections on farm tracks and grass/earth paths. Some sections can be muddy and overgrown at times, so sturdy footwear is advised.

  • Gradient: Undulating

    Generally undulating with a few steady gradients in places.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Several field gates along both routes and a narrow bridge with a step at Braehead (there is a ford along side which may be used by horses).

  • Fully signed

Ben Aigan

Ben Aigan hill walk

Ben Aigan lies to the east of Rothes, the north east of Craigellachie and to the east of the River Spey which flows along the foot of its western and northern slopes. Rising to a height of 471m (1546 feet) and extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes, and away to the north over the Moray Firth to the hills of Sutherland

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Defined hill path
  • Slopes throughout
  • Partly signed

Ben Avon from Tomintoul

Ben Avon is the most easterly mountain of the main Cairngorm range. It occupies a vast area to the north-east of Glen Quoich stretching towards Inchrory and the River Gairn, and it is recognisable from many viewpoints across Moray by the granite tors on the skyline of its long flat plateau.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Defined hill path
  • Slopes throughout
  • Some barriers
  • Unsigned

Ben Rinnes

Ben Rinnes map

Ben Rinnes is the highest freestanding mountain in Moray at 2733ft (841 metres), and is classified as a ‘Corbett’ – a summit lying between 2500ft and 2999ft. 

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Defined hill path
  • Slopes throughout
  • Unsigned

Brodie – Castle Path

Brodie

Brodie Castle has a variety of paths offering a wide choice of scenic and historic features along the routes.

  • Accessibility: Accessible for all users

    The path around the pond and the woodland paths are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

  • Forest tracks
  • Generally level
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    There is a gated single track road crossing between the Castle and the pond walk

Buckie – Barhill Circular

Buckie Barhill Circular

This is a circular walk along level roads and pavements and is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. It includes great views from Seafield Hospital and Seaview Road, where there are benches to enjoy the panorama.

  • Accessible for all users
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Generally level
  • Partly signed

Buckie – Circular Town Walk

Although this circular walk is in town, there are excellent views of countryside and over the Moray Firth, making it an enjoyable walk any time of year. The route is along level paved surfaces and it is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. There are benches and seats along the route.

  • Accessible for all users
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Gradient: Undulating

    Slight hill at Douglas Crescent.

  • Unsigned

Buckie – Gollachy Circular

Buckie Gollachy

This route explores the coast west of Buckie as far as the village of Portgordon, returning at a higher level with extensive views over the Moray Firth.

  • Accessible for all users
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Tarred pavements and gravel paths. A short section of earth path at Gollachy Burn can be muddy.

  • Gradient: Short steep sections

    Short steep section climbing up to the golf course near the Gollachy Burn

  • Fully signed

Buckie – Laird’s Way to Drybridge

Buckie - Lairds Way to Drybridge

The peaceful village of Drybridge sits above Buckie surrrounded by woods and farmland. Follow the way from Buckie over the Buckie Burn and past the distillery. On the way to Drybridge you will be rewarded with fine views over farmland and beyond to the Firth.

  • Fully signed

Buckie – Mill of Buckie Circular

Buckie - Mill of Buckie

This circular walk is along country lanes, tracks and paved streets and is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Parts of the route can be muddy in wet weather.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Varied surfaces

    Tarmac pavements and farm track which can be muddy.

  • Generally level
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Narrow bridge with steps at Mains of Buckie.

  • Partly signed

Buckie – Portessie Circular

This circular route starts in east Buckie and includes great coastal views over the Moray Firth. Because the route is very near to the shore for part of the way, it is very exposed to cold, strong winds from the sea. There are benches along the way. The surfaces are good and the only hill is on Station Road, which is fairly steep.

  • Accessible for all with care
  • Terrain: Paved footpaths & roads

    No pavement on Station Road.

  • Gradient: Short steep sections

    Steep slope at Station Road.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    No drop kerbs on Rathburn Street.

  • Partly signed

Buckie – Queen Street Circular

Located within the town, this circular walk includes some beautiful open parkland. The route is along paved paths but care needs to be taken at the footbridge, which has steps and a handrail, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Generally level
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Narrow bridge with steps and handrail in park.

  • Fully signed

Buckie – Round Rathven

Buckie Round Rathven

This circular walk has some great coastal views over the Moray Firth and open countryside. The walk can be shortened by cutting along the path opposite Moray View Court.

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Paved footpaths & roads
  • Short steep sections
  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Walking on road in places.

  • Partly signed