remain on the path at all times. The route then passes Lochan Mor and descends to the road triangle at Inverdruie. The finishing point of Aviemore is only a short road-walk north-westwards and this is where the East Highland Way connects with the Speyside Way. Guidebook The instructional guidebook to the East Highland Way by Kevin Langan was first published by Sleepers Hill Publications in 2010. The 2nd edition of the guidebook was published by Luath Press of Edinburgh on 1 May 2011. The 3rd edition of the guidebook by Luath Press was published on 1 August 2012 which included updated and alternative route sections. Places along the way A summary of some of the towns/villages en route (from west to east): Fort William Torlundy Spean Bridge Monessie Tulloch Station Strathmashie Laggan Newtonmore Kingussie Loch Insh Kincraig Feshiebridge Aviemore Trail Connections The East Highland Way connects to three other long-distance routes: West Highland Way at Fort William Great Glen Way at Fort William Speyside Way at Aviemore Rare species Some rare species that can be spotted along the route are as follows: Pine marten Scottish wildcat Golden eagle Red squirrel Scottish crossbill Osprey Crested tit Capercaillie References External links http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/east-highland-way.shtml http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usreviews/books/luatheasthighlandway.html http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=East+Highland+Way Long-distance footpaths in Scotland Footpaths in Highland (council area)