Walks you can reach from Dalwhinnie by train

Speyside Way through the forested fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, great mountain views, Aviemore to Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Steam Railway.

Warnings: Highland weather is changeable; bring layers and waterproofs.

Walk details: ScotRail (tips).

Lots of lovely nature to enjoy. Largely follows a well-maintained, signposted multi-use trail in good condition, on quiet paths beside a minor road, through RSPB woodland and pleasant riverside stretches and with some road walking. Easy and clear going throughout. Largely follows the Speyside Way national trail, diverging from it in places. The RSPB Insh Marshes reserve has a visitor centre with a bar/cafe.

Woodland: a third under tree cover.

Time: 6h30–13h

Lunch: Visitor centre with a bar/cafe at the RSPB reserve roughly mid-route.

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a third of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

A beautiful walk along well maintained paths through native Caledonian Forest; classic Highland landscapes; a delight. A beautiful walk on well-maintained gravel paths through native Caledonian pine forest, heather and conifers, following the Speyside Way, forest trails and minor roads and with the Strathspey Railway for company on the first section. Easy and well-suited to bikes. Follows the Speyside Way and Cycle Route 7. Boat of Garten at the halfway point has cafes and good facilities. The relic of the old bridge at Carrbridge is worth seeing.

Woodland: a third under tree cover.

Time: 4h30–9h30

Lunch: A couple of cafes at Boat of Garten, midway, and a cafe and shop at Carrbridge.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Attractive scenery. A largely flat, mostly riverside route along the Garry and Tummel through the Pass of Killiecrankie, on forest and riverside paths that are part-paved and with just under half on quiet tarmac roads or pavement. Plenty of shade. Some flights of steps. Mostly follows the River Garry and Tummel. The NTS Killiecrankie visitor centre, just off route, makes a worthwhile half-way break. Both ends are on the same bus and train line.

Waterway: nine tenths along the River Garry.

Woodland: three fifths under tree cover.

Time: 4h–7h30

Lunch: Potential refreshment stop just off route at the NTS Killiecrankie visitor centre, roughly half way.

Warnings: One quiet quarry road has no pavement and may carry quarry lorries on weekdays. An alternative path through woods avoids walking the main road around a blind bend at Killiecrankie.

Walk details: Slow Ways.