Stage 1 of 7 · Speyside Way
Newtonmore → Kincraig
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Start
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Newtonmore
Start
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21.6 km remaining
+220 m remaining
Shelter
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Shelter
Shelter
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Access
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Newtonmore
Bus stop
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21.6 km remaining
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Water
4.4 km
Top Up Tap
Water
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17.2 km remaining
+206 m remaining
Water
4.4 km
MacKenzie Fountain
Water
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17.2 km remaining
+206 m remaining
Climb
13.3 km
81 m climb
1.8 km at 4.6% average
Speyside Way official · source 2026-08-26
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8.4 km remaining
+111 m remaining
Finish
21.6 km
Kincraig
Finish
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Getting Here
Newtonmore (bus stop)
1087m from trailhead · ~14 min walk
Getting Out
Community Hall (bus stop)
1106m from trail end · ~13 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newtonmore → km 7.2 (246m) 223–249m | 7.2 km | +50m / -50m | 1h 33m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 7.2 (246m) → km 14.4 (310m) 246–310m | 7.2 km | +119m / -56m | 1h 41m | 📈 Climbing |
km 14.4 (310m) → Kincraig 222–340m | 7.2 km | +69m / -138m | 1h 37m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 21.6 km | +220m / -235m | 4h 52m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Speyside Way Stage 1: Newtonmore → Kincraig is usually best from April to October.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage, around 217–342 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| 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° |
| Rain, mm | 144 | 106 | 100 | 68 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 96 | 95 | 132 | 123 | 130 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 20 | 9 h 27 | 11 h 42 | 14 h 13 | 16 h 27 | 17 h 52 | 17 h 20 | 15 h 20 | 12 h 54 | 10 h 29 | 8 h 09 | 6 h 45 |
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.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 21.6 km, 220m ascent, max altitude 341.7m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.4L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1708 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Newtonmore to Kincraig (21.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Newtonmore 840m off trail
- 🚌 Duke of Gordon Hotel km 4.4 · 643m off trail
- 🚌 Rail station km 4.4 · 805m off trail
- 🚌 High School km 4.4 · 843m off trail
- 🚌 Kingussie km 4.4 · 850m off trail
- 🚌 High Street North km 4.7 · 781m off trail
- 🚌 War Memorial km 21.3 · 603m off trail
- 🚌 Community Hall km 21.4 · 355m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 843m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Top Up Tap km 4.4 · 647m off trail
- MacKenzie Fountain km 4.4 · 789m off trail
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