Dava Way
A long distance walk of 24 miles in northern Scotland which follows the route of an old railway line from Granton-on-Spey to Forres, close to the Moray coast. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Grantown-on-Spey
Distance: 24 miles (38 km)
Grid Ref: NJ032278
Climbing: 345 metres
Walk time: 9-12 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL61 Grantown-on-Spey and Hills of Cromdale
OL62 Coreen Hills and Glenlivet
423 Elgin, Forres and Lossiemouth
OL62 Coreen Hills and Glenlivet
423 Elgin, Forres and Lossiemouth
Summary:
The Dava Way is a long distance footpath in ancient Morayshire, now the Moray and Highlands region of north-east Scotland. The path links the historic towns of Grantown-on-Spey and Forres. The total distance from the centres is 24 miles (38km), of which 22 miles (35 km) are in open countryside. Almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line and is off road and safe from traffic. Along its length it passes through a pleasant mix of farmland, woodland and moorland. Places on the route, or seen from, from start to finish include Grantown-on-Spey, the Lynmore Woods, the gap of Carn Luig and Carn na Croiche, Loch an Dunain, Heatherbell, Bridge of Dava, Knock of Braemoray, Auchlochan, Cairn Eney, Bantrach Wood, Sneishin Hill, Drumine Forest, Clashdu Wood, Bogawood Wood, Dallas Dhu Distillery, Sanquhar Loch and Forres.
Useful Links:
The Dava Way Organisation
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association
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