Speyside Whisky Trail - Short Break

Visit the world famous Speyside whisky distilleries as you walk along the fast flowing salmon filled River Spey passing woodlands and heather rich glens. Sample the famous malts and blends of Glenfiddich and Cragganmore to name but a few as you walk with ’spirit’ in the heart of Whisky country. Enjoy this self guided short break in a region now inhabited by ospreys, eagles and the elusive wildcat.

The regions of Speyside and Strathspey are home to almost half of the 100 or so malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. This self guided walk follows way marked trails between distilleries specifically chosen to provide the best combination of walking and whisky. Each days walking allows you to visit distilleries and experience the processes and products that have made the amber liquid of ‘Scotch’ world famous.

Starting in the small town of Craigellachie at the heart of malt whisky country this 24 mile whisky trail short break guides you through the naturally rich Spey valley. Walk through through the woods and glens passing clear rushing burns and heather covered hills with pockets of remnant forest that support relict populations of rare and elusive animals such as the capercaillie.

The Speyside Whisky Trail short break offers features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guidebook with detailed maps and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it.

Highlights:

• Explore the elegantly rounded flavours of the 12 year old Glenfiddich malt.
• Uncover the story of whisky while walking along the salmon rich River Spey.
• Hike through the silent, ancient, wildlife rich pine forests.
• Drink to the purple heather clad glens , haunt of the golden eagle.
• Stock up with Speyside malt whisky, the Gaelic ‘Water of Life’ to take home.

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