Buckie to Fochabers
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A mixture of coastal and riverside walking from Buckie to Fochabers.
Distance 17.6 km
4:20 h
37 m
17 m
Starting from the fishing port of Buckie follow the coastline of Spey Bay before turning left along a disused railway line to follow the River Spey to Fochabers.
Highest point
39 m
Lowest point
2 m
Tips and hints
This walk appears in the following itineraries:
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WSSSW2
WSSSW3
WSSSW4
WSSSW5
Start
Buckie fishing port (19 m)
Coordinates:
OS Grid
NJ 42518 65639
DD
57.676926, -2.965444
DMS
57°40'36.9"N 2°57'55.6"W
UTM
30V 502060 6392742
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Destination
Fochabers (detour left off the Way to reach the High Street)
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
NJ 42518 65639
DD
57.676926, -2.965444
DMS
57°40'36.9"N 2°57'55.6"W
UTM
30V 502060 6392742
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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Duration
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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