Section 1 of 2, Dava Way
Grantown-on-Spey to Glenerney
13.4 miles (21.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NJ 032 278. Finish: NJ 021 464. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 231 m of climbing and 270 m of descent; highest point 322 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Grantown-on-Spey.
- Bus stops
- Grantown Square, 70 m from the start. Directions NJ 033 278Grantown-On-Spey, 110 m from the start. Directions NJ 032 277Grantown on Spey Primary School, 190 m from the start. Directions NJ 034 278
- Car parks
- Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions NJ 032 276Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions NJ 034 279Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions NJ 031 275
Getting back
The section finishes at Glenerney. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
Planning the Dava Way
- Planning the whole trail: davaway.org.uk.
- Walkhighlands describes the Dava Way, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 93%, paved or flagged 6%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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