Scenic Walks
These
Routes are made for walking.
Spey valley is rich in walks. You will find long walks, short walks, low level walks and high walks. All take you into some of Britain's most beautiful unspoiled countryside.
Here you see only a selection but there are many more listed in the booklet " Some Low Level Walks in Strathspey", in the Forestry Commission chart " Glenmore Forest Park", in the Nature Conservancy Council's leaflet " Loch An Eilein" and in "Walks in the Cairngorms" by E.Cross
Glengarry provides an excellent and centrally located base for your Highland walking holiday.
Check the MAP LINK to plan your walk
| Walk 1 | Walk 2 |
| a) Proceed up Gynack Road to the bridge at the old tweed
mill. Cross here to the other side of the River. At the top of the steps veer right and go along Ardbroilach Road towards the Town. b) The above walk can be lengthened by turning left at the top of the steps. Proceed through the birch wood , turn right when path meets Ardbroilach Road. |
Walk up Gynack Road as far as the Golf club, cross the River Gynack and return by Ardbroilach Road. To shorten this route, cross the bridge just past St. Vincent's Old Peoples Home |
| Walk 3 | Walk 4 |
| Follow Ardbroilach Road as far as the Golf Course. Cross the cattle grid and continue to the end of the plantation. Go up the 15th Tee on the right hand side of the road for a good view of the Cairngorms. Either return the way you have come or go as far as the bridge at Pitman Lodge and return | a) Ruthven Road to Spey Bridge and back. b) Ruthven Road to the gate leading to the shinty pitch on the Dell, to your right. Riverside walks are possible from here. c) Ruthven Barracks by way of Ruthven Road, Spey Bridge and then turn left at the Ruthven T-junction. |
| Walk 5 | |
Newtonmore Road as far as Pitmain Bheag and then by track back to West Terrace, turn right and return by Ardvonie Road (Tait's Brae), or by the steps to the Car Park or via Middle Terrace and Gynack Road |
The Following walks are best attempted with a sturdy pair of walking boots and a good map of the surrounding area showing footpaths.
| Walk 6 | Walk 7 |
| Go towards the Golf course. Skirting the 1st fairway head for the ruined cottage near the 5th Green. Go left along to the steps ( or use the large gate) and proceed to the shore of Loch Gynack. Return by the same route. | As in walk 6 but at the lochside look for the path on the left leading to the top of Creag Bheag- this is a scramble going up. From the top you will get fabulous views of the Spey Valley and the town of Kingussie below. Keeping the plantation to your left , make your way down to the far end of West Terrace. |
There are other pleasant walks around this area. A car is necessary to reach a number of these and a map , Ordnance Survey sheet 35 (1:50,000) is required. Many tracks and paths are marked which can be easily followed.
We will be happy to provide you with more information on walks around the area and packed lunches can be arranged. Please let us know when you book.
The Mountain Code
Those of you planning to undertake a mountain climb should follow the Mountain Code
Before you go - Learn the use of map and compass; know the weather signs and local forecasts; plan within your capabilities; know simple first aid and the symptoms of exposure; know mountain distress signals.
When you go - never go alone; leave written word of your route and report on your return; take windproofs; woollens and survival bag; take map and compass; torch and food; wear climbing boots; keep alert all day.
BUT REMEMBER WHEREVER YOU GO, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS RESPECT THE LAND - LEAVING BUT FOOTPRINTS, TAKE NOTHING BUT MEMORIES
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