Walks and trails

The Moray Way is a 95-mile circular route which incorporates the Dava Way, part of the Speyside Way and part of the Moray Coast Trail.

The route packs in a wonderful variety of scenery, from coastal estuaries and cliffs to river valleys and open moors. You can start and end the walk at Forres, or use Forres as a base for completing the walk as a series of day walks. The route is also described in the Moray Coast Trail guidebook.

Culbin Forest

A beautiful coastal pine forest, planted in the 1920s to help stabilise the drifting sand dunes, miles of marked out walking trails and cycling is also allowed. About 5 miles from the centre of Forres.

There’s a captivating network of tracks to explore and the paths over flat sandy ground makes it easy.

One of the best ways to explore Culbin is by bicycle. It’s never been easier to find your way around this largely flat forest, key junctions have clearly numbered posts that you can follow using the leaflet.

Hill 99 is the only trail sign posted, the Culbin map and numbered posts at path junctions to explore this unique coastal forest. At the top of the amazing Hill 99 tower you’ll have a spectacular panoramic views.

Culbin’s network of criss-crossing trails and paths ideal for horse riding, bird watching the trail starts at Wellhill car park. Perfect for a fun family day out.

Please note parking charges apply

Cluny Hill and Grant Park

Forres is so fortunate in having this beautiful area of parkland and the woodlands for all to enjoy. The Trust have produced this leaflet so that those who are new to the area can venture forth for an hour or so without feeling they are setting off without any sort of local knowledge.

The Cluny Hills and Grant Park form the centre of a network of walks for all abilities. A peaceful walk through these charming woodlands on a summer’s evening is just the thing before retiring. For the somewhat more energetic climb to the top of the Cluny Hills visiting the historic Nelson’s Tower, if you go to the top there is an excellent view across the Moray Firth.

Torrieston Woods

The Douglas fir trees at Torrieston are nearly 100 years old. They were the first trees to be planted here by the Forestry Commission when we took over Torrieston in the 1920s. Today they are nearly 165 feet (50 metres) tall.
There are three trails all start with short steep climb, but once you’re past that they’re not as steep as they look and the views at the top to the Moray Firth are well worth the effort. The Black Burn Trail is an easy, level trail that is suitable for everyone.

Logie Steading: Visitor Centre & Shopping Village

Originally built as a model farm in the 1920’s, Logie Steading’s attractive sandstone buildings now house an enthusiastic group of individual businesses including the acclaimed Olive Tree Cafe, artisan makers and retailers, often with specialist knowledge of their niche products. Logie House Garden, the playground and the spectacular walks along the River Findhorn offer the opportunity to get outside and explore this beautiful setting. Logie also offers salmon fishing, hosts outdoor activities companies and pop-up events and outdoor theatre.

Sluie Gorge

Situated just off the A940 about 4 miles from Forres on the Forres to Grantown Rd. Sluie Walk has a car park with information board.. A Forest walk along the edge of a deep gorge on the Findhorn river, trees include fine specimens of Scots Pine and Douglas Fir which were planted over 100 years ago. Be careful with children & pets as part of the walk is right next to very steep drops, the marked trail is 4.5 miles long.

Sanquar Pond

There are relaxing walks around Sanquhar Loch, a stretch of freshwater, which originated as an ornamental pond for the now demolished Sanquhar House. The stream which feed the Loch is the selected source of water for Benromach Distillery.