Speyside Way: GPX, map & 7 stages
139 km in United Kingdom · 7 stages · 1,471 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Apr–Oct
Plan Speyside Way with the full GPX download, 7 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 5 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: Speyside Way is a 139 km long-distance route from Newtonmore to Buckie. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 5 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
139km
Total Distance
7
Stages
1,471m
Total Ascent
82
Transit Stops
Plan Speyside Way
Speyside Way covers 139 km from Newtonmore to Buckie with 1,471 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 7 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 7 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 7 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 5 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (342 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/7 | 0/7 | 1/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 4/7 | 0/7 |
| High point, day / night | 5°/0° | 6°/-1° | 8°/1° | 10°/2° | 13°/4° | 16°/7° | 17°/9° | 17°/9° | 15°/7° | 11°/4° | 8°/2° | 5°/-1° |
| Low point, day / night | 7°/1° | 8°/1° | 9°/2° | 11°/4° | 14°/6° | 16°/9° | 18°/11° | 18°/11° | 16°/9° | 13°/6° | 10°/4° | 7°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 128 | 93 | 88 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 73 | 87 | 85 | 117 | 110 | 115 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 17 | 9 h 25 | 11 h 42 | 14 h 14 | 16 h 31 | 17 h 57 | 17 h 24 | 15 h 22 | 12 h 54 | 10 h 28 | 8 h 06 | 6 h 41 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Speyside Way as 7 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Newtonmore
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
139.4 km remaining
+1471 m remaining
Access
0 m
Newtonmore
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
139.4 km remaining
+1471 m remaining
Access
500 m
Balavil Sport Hotel
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 7 min in
138.9 km remaining
+1469 m remaining
Access
600 m
Coop
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 8 min in
138.8 km remaining
+1469 m remaining
Access
4.4 km
Duke of Gordon Hotel
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 1h 00m in
135.0 km remaining
+1461 m remaining
Access
4.4 km
Rail station
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 1h 00m in
135.0 km remaining
+1461 m remaining
Finish
139.4 km
Buckie
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 31h 44m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Newtonmore → Kincraig
Kincraig → Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten → Grantown-on-Spey
Grantown-on-Spey → Advie
Advie → Craigellachie
Craigellachie → Fochabers
Fochabers → Buckie
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newtonmore → Kincraig | 21.6 km | +220m | 4h 52m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Kincraig → Boat of Garten | 20 km | +126m | 4h 19m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Boat of Garten → Grantown-on-Spey | 17.7 km | +108m | 3h 49m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Grantown-on-Spey → Advie | 17.8 km | +433m | 4h 28m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Advie → Craigellachie | 24.5 km | +135m | 5h 23m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Craigellachie → Fochabers | 21 km | +468m | 5h 19m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Fochabers → Buckie | 16.8 km | +64m | 3h 31m | 🚌 |
| Total | 139.4 km | +1,471m | 31h 44m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Speyside Way grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
5 days in this draft — about 27.9 km/day, 139.4 km and 1,554 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 121.6 km · +220 m · ~4h 54m
- 1. Newtonmore → Kincraig 21.6 km · +220 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Community Hall (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 2–337.7 km · +234 m · ~8h 06m
- 2. Kincraig → Boat of Garten 20 km · +126 m
- 3. Boat of Garten → Grantown-on-Spey 17.7 km · +108 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Grammar School (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 417.8 km · +433 m · ~4h 30m
- 4. Grantown-on-Spey → Advie 17.8 km · +433 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Tormore (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 524.5 km · +135 m · ~5h 24m
- 5. Advie → Craigellachie 24.5 km · +135 m
- Day 5 Stages 6–737.8 km · +532 m · ~8h 54m
- 6. Craigellachie → Fochabers 21 km · +468 m
- 7. Fochabers → Buckie 16.8 km · +64 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Queen Street (not an accommodation recommendation)
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How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 7 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
Speyside Way is a 139 km long-distance hiking trail in United Kingdom. This guide includes 7 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
Speyside Way — frequently asked questions
How long is Speyside Way?
Speyside Way is a 139 km long-distance route from Newtonmore to Buckie, presented as 7 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Speyside Way?
The distance-based examples cover 3-7 days for 139 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Speyside Way?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Speyside Way is usually best from April to October. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Speyside Way by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in United Kingdom as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Speyside Way?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 7 stage GPX downloads for Speyside Way — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Speyside Way?
Speyside Way is rated epic: 139 km with roughly 1,471 m of total ascent, with a high point near 342 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Speyside Way on OpenStreetMap (relation 1026251). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.speysideway.org.