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Speyside Whisky Trail

From £690.00
6 Days & 5 Nights
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Speyside Whisky Trail

  • Savour the elegantly rounded flavours of a 12 year old Glenfiddich malt
  • Combine easy-going walks with distillery visits of your choice
  • Peaceful hiking through ancient pine forests
  • Drink to purple heather-clad glens, haunt of the golden eagle
  • Stock up on your favourite Speyside malts to enjoy at home
Venture into the heart of Scotland's malt whisky country with our expertly designed Speyside Whisky Trail. This captivating walking route takes you through a region famed for its scenic splendour and extraordinary whisky heritage, home to nearly half of Scotland's 100+ whisky distilleries. Follow well-marked paths along the salmon-rich River Spey, through woodlands, heather-clad glens, and the stunning Cairngorm mountains. Visit iconic distilleries like Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, and sample premium malts and blends that define Speyside’s reputation. Along the way, uncover stories of smuggler's trails and the area's intriguing whisky history. The trail begins in Craigellachie and winds through vibrant landscapes dotted with wildlife such as ospreys and the elusive capercaillie. Passing through the Glenlivet Estate, the trail concludes in Tomintoul, Scotland’s highest village. Over 4 walking days, enjoy the spirit of Scotland without needing to drive, with visits to at least six distilleries.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Craigellachie and overnight Day 2 Glenfiddich Distillery Loop Walk 12 miles / 19 km Day 3 Walk from Craigellachie to Ballindalloch 12 miles / 20 km Day 4 Walk from Ballindalloch to Glenlivet, transfer back to Ballindalloch 7 miles / 12 km Day 5 Transfer to Glenlivet and walk to Tomintoul 8 miles / 13 km Day 6 Onward travel transfer
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 7kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 7kg is equivalent to 1 single running shoe (not even a pair!). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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