The Dava Way - Grantown-on-Spey to Forres
Thursday 28 March 2024
Route
Grantown-on-Spey - Dulicht Bridge - Mid Lynmore Wood - Dava Summit - Dava - Halfway Hut - Bantrach Wood - Divie Viaduct - Dunphail - Edinkillie Hall - Scurrypool Bridge - Dallas Dhu Distillery - Forres
Parking
Plenty of parking in Grantown-on-Spey. As of 2024 there is no regular public transport between Forres and Grantown in order to return back to your car. The only public transport along the length of the Dava Way is a bus service between Forres and Edinkillie Church. This morning and afternoon weekday service is provided by Moray Council, and operates during school term times – 312 Timetable or tel: 01343 562569. Alternatively you can use the local taxi firms.
Mileage
24.1 miles
Terrain
For almost its entirety The Dava Way is flat and follows the track bed of the old Highland Railway line. The final mile into Forres is via minor pavemented roads and housing estates. There was a light dusting of snow along some parts the track bed but this did not affect the walk.
Weather
Overcast for the entire walk
Time Taken
8hrs 40mins including an hour break at Edenkillie Hall
Total Ascent
1446ft (441m)
Map
OS 419 - Grantown-on-Spey & Hills of Cromdale
OS 423 - Elgin, Forres & Lossiemouth
Walkers
Dave & Fudge (for Grantown-on-Spey to Edenkillie Hall only)
Grantown-on-Spey - Dulicht Bridge - Mid Lynmore Wood - Dava Summit - Dava - Halfway Hut - Bantrach Wood - Divie Viaduct - Dunphail - Edinkillie Hall - Scurrypool Bridge - Dallas Dhu Distillery - Forres
Parking
Plenty of parking in Grantown-on-Spey. As of 2024 there is no regular public transport between Forres and Grantown in order to return back to your car. The only public transport along the length of the Dava Way is a bus service between Forres and Edinkillie Church. This morning and afternoon weekday service is provided by Moray Council, and operates during school term times – 312 Timetable or tel: 01343 562569. Alternatively you can use the local taxi firms.
Mileage
24.1 miles
Terrain
For almost its entirety The Dava Way is flat and follows the track bed of the old Highland Railway line. The final mile into Forres is via minor pavemented roads and housing estates. There was a light dusting of snow along some parts the track bed but this did not affect the walk.
Weather
Overcast for the entire walk
Time Taken
8hrs 40mins including an hour break at Edenkillie Hall
Total Ascent
1446ft (441m)
Map
OS 419 - Grantown-on-Spey & Hills of Cromdale
OS 423 - Elgin, Forres & Lossiemouth
Walkers
Dave & Fudge (for Grantown-on-Spey to Edenkillie Hall only)
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Further information
A really good resource for planning The Dava Way is the official website which can be found at this link davaway.org.uk
A really good resource for planning The Dava Way is the official website which can be found at this link davaway.org.uk
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