Speyside Way Whisky Trail: Overview

Why go hiking on the Speyside Way Whisky Trail?

• Spare those legs of yours! The route offers (mostly) easy walking along old railway lines and riverside tracks and through woodlands and heather moors teeming with wildlife.

• Leading through the heart of the malt whisky capital of the world the Speyside Way Whisky Trail passes close to more than 20 distilleries.

• Visit world-famous distilleries for a taste of Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glen Grant, Cardhu, Chivas Regal or Aberlour Whisky.

• Get in touch with Scottish history on a visit to the magnificent Ballindaloch Castle or enjoy two of Scotland's Heritage railways at Dufftown, Boat of Garten and Aviemore.

Speyside Way Whisky Trail Details

• Self-guided walking tours from £509 per person
• Choose Gentle, Moderate or Challenging Hikes
• 10 different itineraries to suit all abilities
• Terrain: Mostly level & well-surfaced with occasional short and gentle climbs. More undulating terrain on Dufftown Loop and Toumintoul Spur. Occasionally more rugged. Some asphalt hiking
• Start anytime from mid-August to October 2019 and from April to October 2020
• Waymarking: Excellent