Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/10/2026
8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Walk Details
Pub Stop?: If Time Permits
O/S Map Sheet No.: 28
Grid Ref. Start: 167 366
Grid Ref. Finish 287 450
Walk (Miles): 12.5
Walk Hours: 7
Bus Time to Walk:2.5 hrs
Bus Time from Walk: 2.5 hrs
Departure time from walk: 5:30 pm
Walk Notes
The club last did this walk in April 2013, it mostly follows the old railway which ran from Elgin to Aviemore serving several distilleries on the route.
Walk 1:- Starting at Cragganmore NJ167365 take the path to the right crossing the Ballindalloch rail bridge over the River Spey. After 2miles passing the old Blacksboat station, now a private house. Continue on the path with the river on your right, after another 2 miles pass Tamdhu distillery then Knockando cutting the corner at a river meander. 2 miles farther on cross the footbridge at Carron. Shortly after the route crosses the road then passes to the right of the Dailuaine Bio plant, another 2.5 miles on you find yourself arriving in Aberlour.
The Speyside Way is along the side of the Spey with the river on your left, continue northward passing the yard for Carntyne Transport along a tree lined track close to the road. Where the River is close you will pass through a tunnel (sunspecs should be removed), by this stage Craigellachie is close, with the road on the right you arrive at a small carpark on the left near the old Telford designed bridge, NJ 286451 where the bus will be parked. Walk Distance 12 miles / 19.3 km
Walk 2:- Should you wish to do a short walk the driver will drop you at the gates of Dailuaine Distillery (on the road signposted Carron/Dailuaine). NJ 237410, walk downhill taking the road on the right towards the Bio plant, THE ROADS ARE NARROW, KEEP TO THE RIGHT. Before reaching the Bio Plant take the track round the side of the gate, from here the details are same as the main walk. Walk Distance 4.5 miles / 7.3km
Bus Departs 5.30pm
The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with O/S maps.
In the event of an emergency, the person in charge of the walk today should be notified if possible before the emergency services are contacted on 999.
Committee member in charge of today’s outing is Hamish Clunas 07745789726
Cancellation /waiting List. It is important to contact Gilbert ( Mobile No 07807240817) if you cannot attend And need to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be reallocated to those persons on the waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on the waiting list.
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