Badenoch & Strathspey

Mountains, Forests, River Valleys, and Historic Routes

From the forests and rivers of Strathspey to the mountain landscapes of the Cairngorms, Badenoch & Strathspey contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, water, and centuries of Highland history. Trails such as the Speyside Way, East Highland Way, and sections of the Cairngorms Loop reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Cairngorms National Park, the River Spey, Rothiemurchus Forest, and the Monadhliath Mountains showcase some of Scotland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, forests, river valleys, moorland, lochs, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Badenoch & Strathspey for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the region while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.