Will You Take Up the Speyside Challenge?
The Speyside Challenge is back for its fifth year, encouraging people living and working across Speyside to walk, wheel or cycle more of their everyday journeys throughout September.
Since launching in 2022, the challenge has encouraged people across Speyside to choose active and sustainable travel, helping participants improve their health and wellbeing while reducing congestion and carbon emissions.
The challenge takes place along the Speyside Way corridor between Craigellachie and Cragganmore, passing through communities including Aberlour and Carron. Whether you're commuting to work, travelling to school, heading to the shops, visiting friends or simply enjoying the outdoors, every journey counts.
Easier Journey Logging with Strava
New for 2026, participants can connect their Strava account to the Speyside Challenge website.
Once connected, you'll be able to view your recent eligible Strava activities, including walks, runs and cycle rides. Simply review your activities and choose which journeys you would like to import into your Speyside Challenge account.
There's no need to manually enter every journey, making it easier than ever to take part and keep track of your progress throughout September.
Don't have Strava? No problem. You can still log your journeys manually through the website.
Participants can record journeys made on foot, by wheelchair, mobility aid, cycle, scooter or any other form of active travel.
How Does It Work?
- Register for the Speyside Challenge.
- Connect your Strava account (optional).
- Log your journeys throughout September.
- Upload photos of your travels along the way.
- Track your progress and see how you compare with other participants.
- Be entered into prize draws and competitions.
Why Take Part?
By taking part in the Speyside Challenge, you can:
- Increase your physical activity.
- Improve your mental wellbeing.
- Discover more of the Speyside Way and surrounding communities.
- Reduce your carbon footprint.
- Support a healthier, more sustainable Speyside.
- Be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes.
Celebrating Five Years
This year marks the fifth Speyside Challenge. Over the past four years, participants have collectively travelled thousands of kilometres and demonstrated how active travel can make a positive contribution to both individual wellbeing and the local environment.
We're looking forward to making this our biggest challenge yet.
Supporting the Speyside Challenge
“We're delighted to support the Speyside Challenge once again. With such incredible trails and landscapes on our doorstep, the challenge is a fantastic way to encourage people of all abilities to get outdoors, be active and enjoy everything Speyside has to offer.”
Sally Bruce, Skedaddle Speyside
