Speyside Way

A truly wonderful long distance walk ranging from 65 miles and five walking days to 92 miles and seven walking days. As you make your way south-west from Buckie towards Aviemore you cannot fail to be impressed by the fantastic landscape in this whisky distilling region of North East Scotland.

You start on the rocky shores of the Moray Firth at Buckie a wee fishing port with about 8,000 inhabitants. From Buckie you aim for Fochabers for your overnight stay, and then continue onto Craigellachie where the Earth Pillars and Telford Bridge are very worthwhile side trips. From here an option is to walk the Dufftown spur and a visit to the world famous Glenfiddich Distillery for a whisky tour and a wee dram. Continuing to Ballindalloch with another optional spur to Tomintoul which gives magnificent views over the Cairngorm Mountain Range you will not be disappointed . Finally Grantown with its Smokehouse, and Aviemore are reached to complete a wonderful few days walking through some of the best countryside Scotland has to offer.

The holiday includes hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Daily door to door baggage transfer, a comprehensive guidebook with detailed maps and an information pack as well as emergency telephone support are all included.

Highlights:

• Visiting the many Distilleries on the Way including Glenlivet and Glenfiddich.
• Following the magnificent River Spey through wonderful countryside all the way to Aviemore.
• Enjoying quieter paths and trails in this less frequented walking region of Scotland.
• On the Tomintoul spur relish at the wonder of the Cairngorm Mountain range.
• Admire the glorious woodland at Anagach and try and spot a Capercallie.
• Reaching Aviemore situated to the west of the Cairngorm’s and enjoying its tourist facilities.

Prices from £350.00