Spey, River

Classification and Statistics Type: River Length: 160 km (99 miles) Catchment Size: 3367 sq. km (1300 sq. miles) Tourist Rating: No Text of Entry Updated: 28-JUL-2009

Location Latitude: 57.6736°N Longitude: 3.0981°W National Grid Reference: NJ 346 654 Show Maps:           Get directions by entering the UK postcode of your location, home or hotel here eg. EH1 3YT

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The Spey is the second longest river in Scotland after the Tay and its headwaters. It is however the longest with a single name, the seventh longest in the UK and, in terms of volume of water discharged into the sea, it ranks eighth in Britain. Much of the river was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1998.

Crossing was principally by ford or ferry until the 19th century, but one of the oldest bridges is at Garvamore, built in 1731 by General Wade. The remarkable Craigellachie Bridge was the work of Thomas Telford between 1812 and 1814.

In additional to fishing, recreational uses of the river include canoeing and 'white water' rafting.

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