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Inverness Young Walkers Group

We are the Inverness Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A pleasant, simple walk from the centre of Grantown-on-Spey during which we'll have stunning mountain views, walk through birdsong-rich woods and stroll along riverside lanes. Climb uphill (but nothing strenuous) for a bit before heading down to River Spey, then through a park back to town. A gentle scenic wander, followed by a stop at a cafe for lunch/cake/coffee.

Paths and trails are well marked, but there may be muddy sections. No toilets on the walk, but public toilets are available in Grantown-on-Spey at the start and end of the walk.

It's possible to get to Grantown by public transport: take a bus or train to Aviemore, then a bus to Grantown. Takes about 2 hours in total. 

It takes just under 1 hour to drive there, so we can also arrange car sharing. If you can offer lifts or need a lift, please contact the walk leader.

Note that the finish time of 15.30 includes a lunch stop and the drive back to Inverness. The walk itself should take between 2 and 2.5 hours.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
155m / 509ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 03279 27860
Nearest postcode:
PH26 3JE
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Start time:
10:30 am

The walk starts from The Square in the centre of Grantown-on-Spey.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking