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50 miles · 5 stages · 4 nights

Where to stay on the Moray Coast Trail

Night-by-night accommodation from Forres to Cullen — what's actually at each stop, and where booking ahead matters.

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The overall picture

B&Bs and hotels at Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Buckie and Cullen. Well-served throughout. B&Bs and small hotels in Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Buckie and Cullen; the route is well-served throughout. Caravan parks at Findhorn and Lossiemouth take touring tents.

Night by night

Overnight options at the end of each stage, walking Forres → Cullen. Search links open Booking.com for that stop — where a night is wild-camp or bothy only, there's nothing to book and no link.

  1. Night 1: Findhorn

    Day 1 · Forres → Findhorn · 12km, 100m ascent

    Findhorn has B&Bs and the Findhorn Foundation. Camping at the caravan park.

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  2. Night 2: Lossiemouth

    Day 2 · Findhorn → Lossiemouth · 18km, 200m ascent

    Lossiemouth has hotels, B&Bs and caravan parks. Two excellent beaches.

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  3. Night 3: Buckie

    Day 3 · Lossiemouth → Buckie · 20km, 300m ascent

    Buckie has hotels and B&Bs. The harbour area is atmospheric.

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  4. Night 4: Portknockie

    Day 4 · Buckie → Portknockie · 14km, 250m ascent

    Portknockie has B&Bs. Findochty and Cullen are close alternatives.

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  5. Night 5: Cullen

    Day 5 · Portknockie → Cullen · 16km, 250m ascent

    Cullen has the Cullen Bay Hotel and B&Bs. Seafood restaurants celebrate the finish.

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Moray Coast Trail accommodation — common questions

How many nights is the Moray Coast Trail?
Walked over the usual 5 stages, the Moray Coast Trail means 4 overnight stops between Forres and Cullen. Many walkers add a night near the start the evening before, and one at the finish rather than rushing for transport.
How far ahead should you book beds on the Moray Coast Trail?
In the peak months (April, May, June, July, August, September) — yes, book ahead; the overnight stops are small places with limited beds and they fill weeks out. Off-season you have more slack, but phone ahead anyway: some accommodation closes entirely outside the walking season.
Is there luggage transfer on the Moray Coast Trail?
Yes — Sherpa Van Project and AMS Bag Transfer Scotland move bags between overnight stops on the Moray Coast Trail (from around £10 per bag per day), so you can walk with a day pack. Book transfer once your accommodation is fixed — operators need the exact overnight addresses.