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The River Findhorn running over rocks deep in its gorge below the Sluie walk, framed by autumn trees.
Morayshire

Sluie Walk

A walk along the edge of the River Findhorn's deep gorge near Forres, on a narrow path high above the water, linking with Randolph's Leap and Logie.

Welcome

A few miles south of Forres, the River Findhorn cuts a deep, wooded gorge through the rock, and the Sluie walk follows its rim.

The path runs along a narrow ledge high above the water, with steep cliffs dropping away and glimpses down through the trees to the river tumbling over its rocks far below.

It is one of the most dramatic walks in Moray. The trail links with the paths to Randolph's Leap and on to Logie Steading, so you can make a longer day of it and finish with lunch at the steading's cafe.

There is parking at the start, off the road from Forres to Grantown, with a map board to set you on your way. Several paths branch off, so keep an eye on your route back. The edge is close and sheer in places, so keep children and dogs near, and take extra care in wet weather.

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Before you go

Open woodland, at any hour.

The path runs close to steep drops, so take great care, above all in the wet.

Where
Off the Forres to Grantown road, IV36 2QG.
From Forres
4.3 miles.
Links to
Randolph's Leap and Logie Steading.

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Where it is

South of Forres on the road to Grantown, with parking at the start, IV36 2QG.

Close byThe Findhorn.
  1. River winding through autumn woodland with orange and gold foliageRandolph's LeapThe gorge's narrowest point upstream.2 miles 3 min by road
  2. Logie SteadingLogie SteadingShops and a cafe at the far end.2 miles 6 min by road
  3. SPÈ Atelier, MorayshireSPÈ AtelierA candle maker's studio shop at Logie Steading, selling soy candles, diffusers and mists inspired by the Speyside landscape and its whisky.2 miles 6 min by road
  4. Child in helmet and life jacket rides a rubber tube over rapidsACE Adventures & Hideaways4 miles 6 min by road
  5. ULY + RO, ForresAn independent shop of design-led homeware and gifts on Forres High Street.5 miles 8 min by road
  6. Nelson's TowerNelson's TowerThe tower above Forres.5 miles 9 min by road
Directions
Cafe 1496 on Forres High Street, a white shopfront with gold lettering, a wreath on the door and blue tables outside.CafeCafe 14964.8 miles
Carved stone pillar enclosed in a tall glass protective tower on parklandAttractionsSueno’s Stone5.5 miles
Rodney's Stone standing in a small wattle-fenced enclosure on the lawn by the drive to Brodie Castle, a walker passing.AttractionsRodney’s Stone6.1 miles
Turreted castle with crow-stepped gables overlooking a striped lawn and gravel driveAttractionsThe Playful Garden6.3 miles
Water buffalo standing in rushes at Thorabella Farm under an orange sunset sky.ShoppingThorabella Farm6.4 miles
Gravel path leads to a turreted Scottish castle under grey skiesAttractionsBrodie Castle6.6 miles
AttractionsNairn Dunbar Golf Club7.8 miles
Culbin Edge, Inverness-shireBrodieCulbin EdgeSleeps 4 · 7.9 miles
The Nairn Bookshop on the corner of the High Street and Gordon Street, a cream and maroon front with arched windows and wooden double doors.ShoppingNairn Books8.1 miles

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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the walk, and when each is next free.

Culbin Edge, Inverness-shireCulbin Edge
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Brodie
  • 5 miles from the Sluie Walk
Free 11–13 NovA curved cabin clad in overlapping wooden shingles stands on gravel among wildflowers, arched windows and a door along one side.Boath Cabin
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Nairn
  • 6 miles from the Sluie Walk
Free 11–14 NovThe timber cabin lit at dusk against a pink sky, a hot tub steaming on the deck beside two chairs.Callie Bothy
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Pluscarden
  • 9 miles from the Sluie Walk
Free 16–19 NovTimber-clad lodge with balcony overlooking a loch, framed by bare branchesStrathspey Lodge
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Carrbridge
  • 18 miles from the Sluie Walk
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