Will you take up the Speyside Challenge?
Following the success of previous years challenges, Moray Council is again encouraging users of the Speyside Way to take up the ‘Speyside Challenge’ for a fourth time this September to make it the most successful one to date.
The challenge is to log the most distance covered, or the most journeys, by foot, wheels or bike, on the popular route that is now part of the Speyside Low Carbon Hub.
Speyside Way users are being challenged to use the refurbished route to commute and travel with the chance of winning one of 23 prizes for taking part. Following on from last year’s prize draw of a new bike from Highland Bikes, this year we have teamed up with ‘Skedaddle Speyside’ to give one lucky winner the chance to win up to £500 to spend at the local retailer in Fochabers. ‘Skeddaddle Speyside’ owner Sally Bruce said: 'We are absolutely delighted to have been asked to be part of the Speyside Challenge, I personally have taken part in the past and this event is a fantastic way of motivating people to get active and move. Being active is great for promoting a healthier lifestyle both mentally and physically. We look forward to welcoming one of the lucky winners into our store. At Skedaddle Speyside we cater for all abilities in the store and can provide advice on the right footwear or clothing for your outdoor adventures. We offer gait analysis and expertly fitted running or walking shoes.’
Everyone who signs up to the challenge and logs a minimum of 10 journeys, as well as uploading a photo on one of your trips across the month, will be part of the draw.
The upgraded path runs from Craigellachie through Aberlour, and Carron to Cragganmore.
Challengers will be able to sign up and log their active travel journeys on the path. At the end of September those with the most journeys logged and the most distance covered will win one of three Moray Loves Local gift cards. There’s a prize for first, second and third placed participants of £100, £75 and £50.
The ‘Speyside Low Carbon hub’ project was awarded funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund, and Transport Scotland. The project received £810,000 for the first phase of the project, between Craigellachie and Carron, and £635,000 for the second phase between Carron and Cragganmore.
