This guidebook describes two contrasting routes in north-east Scotland: the Moray Coast Trail from Forres to Cullen, and the Dava Way, an inland route from Grantown to Forres. The Moray Coast Trail consists of 44 miles of beach walking, coastal paths, quiet roads and old railway. The Dava Way extends for 23 miles inland with vistas of mountain, moorland and farmland. We also introduce the Moray Way, a concept combining most of the above two routes with part of the Speyside Way to form a 95-mile circuit of considerable beauty and historical interest.

Here is all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on and around the Moray Firth:

• detailed description of the Moray Coast Trail from west to east, and Dava Way from south to north
• summaries of distance, terrain and refreshments for each section
• details of visitor attractions and side-trips
• richly illustrated habitats and wildlife
• planning information for travel by car, bus and plane
• contacts for accommodation
• maps showing both routes at 1:40,000
• in full colour, with 75 photographs
• rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.

About the Author

A dedicated lifelong walker, Sandra worked in Melbourne, Australia, as an archivist and historian after doing a PhD on the history of national parks in her home state of Victoria. Sandra moved to Scotland in 1989 to live beside Loch Ness. In recent years she has written guidebooks for Lonely Planet (Italy, Ireland, France, Scotland, Australia, 1998-2007), Rucksack Readers (England, Ireland and Scotland) and Sunflower Books (Croatia and Poland-Slovakia, 2006). She last walked the Moray Coast Trail in December 2020.

Reviews

The Moray Coast Trail is one of Scotland's best-kept secrets ... the new guide also describes the Dava Way and the Moray Way, so it's a real bargain. As well as all the directional advice you'll need ... there is plenty of information on accommodation and transport, maps and dozens of glorious photographs.

-- Cameron McNeish * TGO *

Everything about this publication proclaims its usefulness. Its size ... allows it to slip easily into a cagoule pocket. The spiral binding permits it to be left open at an appropriate page. It is printed on waterproof material and so can survive hostile weather. The layout of its contents is both attractive and well thought out. ... The book is illustrated by excellent, full-colour photographs throughout.

-- Anthony Toole * Outdoor Focus page 2 *

The Moray Coast Trail is a breathtaking and beautiful walk, and now there is the perfect guidebook to help you get the most out of every step. ... [the Trail] follows the fulmar along the finest coastal scenery in Scotland ... The author lives near Inverness and is a veteran guidebook writer for Rucksack Readers, Lonely Planet and Sunflower Books.

-- P&J Your Home page 24 * The Press and Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9781898481980
Author Sandra Bardwell
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Rucksack Readers
Publisher Rucksack Readers
Weight(grams) 181g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 130mm * 5mm