Speyside Way Whisky Trail: 5-Day Moderate Hike

DAY 1: Arrival in Ballindalloch

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Ballindalloch.

DAY 2: Tomintoul to Ballindalloch

Distance 23km • Approximate Walking Time 6 - 8 hrs • Ascent (↑) 645m

Transfer to Tomintoul in the morning. Pay a visit to the Whisky Castle shop in Tomintoul where you will find the largest bottle of whisky in the world and also some of the rarest malts. Don’t drink too much though as next up is the toughest climb on the trail (to Carn Daimh - 570m) where the views are spectacular. Pop into the world-famous Glenlivet distillery before finishing up with a climb over the Hill of Deskie. Overnight in Ballindalloch.

DAY 3: Ballindalloch to Grantown-on-Spey

24km • 6 - 8 hours • (↑) 555m

Rolling hills and forest paths characterise today’s hike. You pass a splendid old railway station at Cromdale which has been beautifully restored. Keep an eye out too for squirrels, deer and rabbits. A lovely walk through Anagach Wood takes you into the pretty little town of Grantown-on-Spey.

DAY 4: Grantown-on-Spey to Aviemore

27km • 6 - 8 hours • (↑) 200m

Follow the old Strathspey Railway line through the villages of Nethy Bridge and Boat of Garten before crossing some beautiful open moorland with stunning views of the Cairngorms National Park on the approach into the highland resort of Aviemore.

DAY 5: Departure from Aviemore

There are regular bus and train services from Aviemore to Edinburgh and to Inverness. Full details provided upon booking.