Wild Swim Atlas

River Spey

Aviemore, CairngormsRiverSwimming permitted

Directions

The River Spey is a natural river through the Cairngorms and is used for wild swimming and watersports.

Water
River

Getting there

River Spey is near Aviemore, Cairngorms. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

57.1822, -3.8297

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Know before you go

  • Check water levels and flow.
  • Choose suitable places to enter and leave.
  • Be considerate to anglers.
  • Do not damage river banks.

Swimming spots nearby

All of Cairngorms
Yes, public bathing5 mi

Loch Morlich

Lake
Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore
Wild swimming possible9 mi

Loch Avon

Lake
Aviemore
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