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Forres To Findhorn Walk

5.2 miles (8.3 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This is the opening section of the Moray Coast Trail running from Forres to Findorn.
The walks runs for just under 5 miles, passing along the lovely Findhorn Bay where you can look out for lots of wildlife.
To continue along the trail pick up the next section on the Findhorn to Burghead Walk.

Forres To Findhorn OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Forres To Findhorn Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Dava Way also starts in Forres. This shared cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway line from Forres to Granton-on-Spey, Highland. If you follow it south it will take you towards the Darnaway Forest and the Logie Steading Findhorn River Walk. The estate includes some fine riverside walks, a garden centre, a cafe and some splendid waterfalls at the photogenic Randolph's Leap.
Just to the west there's also the historic Brodie Castle. The 16th century castle is run by the National Trust for Scotland and includes some lovely grounds with 400 varieties of daffodil, sculptures, gardens and a wildlife rich lake.

Photos

The Mosset Burn, Forres - geograph.org.uk - 2535124

The Mosset Burn, Forres

Forres in Moray - geograph.org.uk - 3635879

Forres in Moray

Salt marsh and mud flats - geograph.org.uk - 1827044

Salt marsh and mud flats

Findhorn Bay - geograph.org.uk - 334524

Findhorn Bay

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GPS Files

GPX File

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