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Canal / Riverside Out & back

Aberlour to Carron Bridge: Speyside Way riverside return

Grampian

Distance
6.1 mi
Est. time
3h
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at the public car park beside Alice Littler Park and the former Aberlour station. Join the Speyside Way heading southwest for Carron, leaving the village along the old railway beside the River Spey. Cross the small suspension bridge over the Aberlour Burn, then follow the broad railway path through woodland and former railway cuttings, with occasional openings onto the river and farmland.

Continue past the old Dailuaine Halt and along the signed path beside the Dailuaine access tracks. The route reaches the eastern approach to Bridge of Carron, where the Spey bends below the village. Turn here before crossing the river and retrace the same path to Aberlour. Allow about three hours for the roughly 10 km return, including short stops.

The route is mostly level on firm gravel and surfaced paths, although leaves and wet patches can make the woodland sections slippery. The Aberlour Burn suspension bridge is limited to five people at a time: wait until there is room and follow the posted instructions. Keep dogs under close control, share the path with cyclists, and watch for vehicles on the short shared access sections near Dailuaine. Stay clear of the river edge and turn back if flooding covers the path.

Aberlour has shops and places to eat near the start. Check the car park signs for current parking conditions. This walk follows the Moray Council upgraded Speyside Way and the official Speyside Way route information; check the operator route news before setting out.

Walk details

County
Grampian
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
6.1 mi (9.9 km)
Est. time
3h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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