Cullen - Garmouth
Enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery along this 14 mile section of National Route 1 between Cullen and Garmouth. The route is mainly traffic-free between Cullen and Buckie using the old coastal railway line. From Buckie, the route follows roads before crossing the River Spey on the magnificent Speyside Viaduct into Garmouth.
The route starts in dramatic fashion by passing high above Cullen on the old railway viaduct and along the cliff top track into Portknockie. From Portknockie, the disused railway path hugs the coastline to Findochty before crossing the A942 and heading slightly inland to Buckie where there are shops and refreshments.
Beyond Buckie, the route uses a mix of roads and parts of the disused railway line to reach Portgordon. The final leg of the journey into Garmouth follows back roads towards the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre before rejoining the disused railway line to cross the River Spey. To visit the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre or the Tugnet Ice House, continue on the B9104 to Spey Bay.
The route can be ridden in either direction, though there are no public transport options to shorten the return journey.
Natural attractions:
- Bow Fiddle Rock
- Spey Bay Nature Reserve
Visitor attractions:
- Cullen Golf Course
- Peter Anson Gallery
- Moray Firth Wildlife Centre
- Tugnet Ice House
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Northern Scotland
- Distance:
14 miles
- Time needed:
1 ½ - 2 hours
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Mixed
- Surface:
Gravel
- NCN Route:
National Route 1
- Start:
Cullen
- Finish:
Garmouth
- Access:
Closest rail stations at Elgin and Keith.
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