I failed to FASTPACK the SPEYSIDE WAY || One of SCOTLAND’S GREAT TRAILS

(Trying to) Fastpacking the Speyside Way | One of Scotland's Great Trails 🌄 Trail Overview: The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails, stretching 137km from Buckie to Newtonmore. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery, this trail offers riverside paths, dense woodlands, whisky distilleries, and a glimpse into Scotland’s rich history. In this video, I attempt to fastpack the trail. Spoiler alert: I didn't make it to the end! Follow my journey to see what went wrong and how I adapted to the challenges. 🚂 Getting to the Trailhead: From Aviemore, I took the train to Elgin using split tickets for cheaper fares and then caught a Stagecoach bus to Buckie, where the trail begins. The trip took about 4 hours, arriving in Buckie at 11:30am—the earliest possible time via public transport. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro + Map 00:42 Me and my plans 01:04 Buckie - Start of the trail (Km 0) 01:55 Seals (if you are lucky) 02:36 Spey Bay 03:29 My Kit + Water (see link below) 05:09 Boat o'Brig 05:25 My first water stop Km 06:10 Getting dark 07:53 Second water stop (Km 50) 08:33 Near Cragganmore Distillery (Km 56) 08:55 Tomintoul Spur 09:05 Going getting tougher 01:10 Thats it! Guardian angels? 🎒 Kit I Carried: View my full kit list here: https://lighterpack.com/r/pz4y88 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you attempted fastpacking a long-distance trail? What challenges did you face? Let me know in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more adventures and lessons learned on Scotland’s trails: @infinitehighlands 📽️ Filming & Editing: Filmed on: GoPro Hero8 Black Edited with: DaVinci Resolve 18 🌍 Map Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA Source: https://www.openstreetmap.org. Elevation data: SRTM. Map style: © OpenTopoMap (CC-BY-SA). Source: https://opentopomap.org