Sluie Walk, near Forres

A short woodland walk high above the swirling waters of the River Findhorn which is squeezed into a gorge with rapids and pools on this section. The views of the river are obscured somewhat by leaves in the summer months. Care should be taken especially with children.

Terrain

Waymarked paths, steep cliffs with edge very near to path so care should be taken.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

Car park just off A940 south of Forres marked Sluie Walk. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 3.5km / 2.25 miles
Time: 1 hour
Ascent: 58m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NJ013525

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Walk Description

Stage 1

From the A940, south of Forres, look out for a small sign for Sluie Walk. Turn in here and to the right is a car park with information board. From here take the clear path into the pine trees. This soon reaches the track which heads towards the Mains of Sluie. Turn right and follow this downhill for a short distance.

Stage 2

Turn left along a track marked Sluie Walk and keep right at the fork. This passes along the edge of an area of pines with a felled area on the left. A short way along the track take a signed path to the right into the pines. Pass a warning sign as the path curves to the left and starts to follow the edge of the gorge. When the path forks stay on the upper path to the left.

Stage 3

Pass a bench and follow the path high above the River Findhorn below. In winter the view of the river is clearer, but in summer there are only glimpses down to pools and rapids and the river can clearly be heard below. The cliffs on the far side are impressively steep and high.

Stage 4

Eventually the route bends left at a wooden barrier. It is possible to continue straight ahead for more river views although the path is narrower, however for this walk turn left here slightly uphill. Keep left when a track joins and when another track is reached turn right following the arrow. This now crosses the open felled area, keep left on the track and soon the outward route is reached. Turn right and then right again onto the track from Mains of Sluie. Look out for the turning onto the path to the left which brings you back to the car park.

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