Scottish Dolphin Centre – View of Findhorn Bay loop from Portgordon

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Scottish Dolphin Centre – View of Findhorn Bay loop from Portgordon

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Scottish Dolphin Centre – View of Findhorn Bay loop from Portgordon

02:48

11.1km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Coastal Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

try to avoid crowdy weekends

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5.29 km

Scottish Dolphin Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated where the River Spey meets the North Sea, the Scottish Dolphin Centre is in a prime position to spot bottlenose dolphins playing in the Moray Firth. You can also …

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5.39 km

View of the Moray Firth from Spey Bay

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the Moray Firth and across to Caithness. Good cafe, but check opening hours!

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5.45 km

J's Bench

Highlight • Structure

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

2.12 km

1.64 km

300 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

2.06 km

1.70 km

1.63 km

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

April 26, 2024,Scottish Dolphin Centre – J's Bench loop from Portgordon

A lovely walk. Best started at Portgordon as there is much more room to park (free, on street). Watch out for short muddy sections in the woodland. The Dolphin Centre has a café, gift shop and toilets.