Travelling downstream, the walk meanders through Logie Estate for about 2 miles before continuing onto Moray Estate. While the section on Logie land is out and back, the latter section offers a loop where cliff paths and stunning views await.
Taking around 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on your speed and the route you choose, the walk consists of some fairly flat fire roads alongside some more undulating river paths with gentle inclines and a few muddy sections. The cliff side path is possibly not for the faint hearted! Appropriate footwear is highly recommended, as it is taking some water. You will have earnt a sit down with a cuppa and some cake on your return!
Where to start
The way-marked walks at Logie generally start at the playpark opposite the Steading arch, where you will find a big signboard giving you a bit of information before you leave. The Sluie walk is marked on the map with the sections on Logie Estate way marked along the route.
From the sign, head on through the playpark and bear right at the end of the grassy walk, following the red way markers. As you continue on this path look right for a lovely view of Logie House. Keep following this path, always veering to the right until you reach a crossroads.
A crossroads
When you reach the crossroad, follow the Sluie way marker and head straight on. Be sure to stop at the viewpoint on your left for a cracking view of the river.
Continuing on the path, just beyond this point, you will have the option to take the steps to continue along the river path, or take a rougher, rocky path. Both lead you back to the same path towards Sluie.
Continue for another 5 minutes or so and you will reach another way marker directing you to take a right turn to travel to upwards and slightly away from the river. At the T junction, turn left. Ahead you will see another way marker directing you to take the path on the right.
For this next section, while you will still be travelling down river, the path takes you upwards and away from the river side offering the chance to explore some of the Estate’s vibrant woodland. With red squirrels, deer, lizards, insects and a whole manner of bird life to spot – keep those eyes peeled for some wildlife encounters. As you travel upwards, don’t forget to look back at the gorgeous views back towards Logie House. Continue on this path as it travels through the woods for around 15 minutes.
Another crossroads
The path will eventually open up into a clearing – you want to take the path to the left. Again, it will be way marked. Just a few minutes beyond here, you’ll will find a noticeboard with a map.
It is at this point that you leave Logie Estate and continue onto Moray Estate. As you can see from the map below, there are a number of different routes you can take. Why not take a quick picture of this sign as you pass it to help you navigate the different path options. Worth noting that this is where the way markers end.
Sluie paths
On this particular day, we decided to take the path to the left and head towards to cliffside path.
Following the route on the map, you will meet a warning sign reminding you to stick to the paths for your own safety. With the path elevated from the river, you will be treated to amazing views up and down stream.
The route back to the Moray Estate map is up to you to choose. Once you arrive back at the sign, there is a map illustrating the route back to Logie Steading – following the same path you took on the way out.
While this blog was written in August, the walk can be enjoyed at any time of year.
Things to note
While the route is very scenic and a decent length, it is not suitable for wheels or people less steady on their feet. There are steep, uneven paths and the edge of the river is unfenced. Please keep a close eye on children by the river. Depending on the time of year, please be cautious of ticks. Dogs are welcome on these walks – they are highly recommended by Honey the spaniel.
A short, more even-underfoot walk can be had either along the drive to the steading, or from the Steading to and around Logie House Garden. Both of these are possible with a wheel or push chair.
Click here to find out more about the Logie Steading to Randolph’s Leap walk.
Gill Pearson, Logie Estate. August 2024
