Walking the Speyside Way

Highlights

• A first-class introduction to Scottish Highland walking, stretching from the coast to the Highland resort of Aviemore
• Journey across spectacular countryside, following the mighty River Spey and taking in the Cairngorm and Grampian Mountains
• Experience iconic Scottish scenery, picturesque villages and numerous castles along the way
• Ample opportunity for birdwatching, seal and dolphin spotting and a host of other activities in the Cairngorms
• Visit some of the numerous distilleries in Scotland's most famous whiskey region
• Optional add-ons in Aviemore

What's this trip about?

There are also two extra options to Dufftown and Tomintoul that can be added on for those who would like a further challenge. Generally flat but with two quite challenging climbs, the walk is suitable for families with older children, as well as anyone with a general good level of fitness and has something for everyone. From impressive mountain scenery to gentle river paths, the route provides rich and varied bird-watching opportunities, seal and dolphin spotting, as well as a huge variety of distilleries for the whisky connoisseur. Starting in the coastal village of Buckie and ending in the remarkable location of the Cairngorms National Park, your route will follow the clearly marked Speyside Way, enjoying the forest trails, river paths and old railway tracks, taking in the views of the Spey Valley, visiting small villages of Aberlour and Ballindalloch, onto the birch woods surrounding Strathspey and Cromdale, before reaching your destination of Aviemore. A thriving and popular tourist destination, with year-round visitors due to the Cairngorms ski centre, it's very tempting to add on a few days at the end of the walk, just to make the most of the incredible range of activities and the welcoming atmosphere of the town and its inhabitants. Your evenings will be spent in the company of fellow walkers from all around the world, experiencing quality hotels, offering the very best of Scottish hospitality. All accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, with evening meals and picnic lunches easily available either at your hotel, or in the nearby village.A fabulous introduction to Scottish hiking, the Speyside Way was created in 1981 and stretches from Buckie on the Moray Firth, to Aviemore - the most famous of Highland resorts.

What's excluded

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
• Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
• Visas or vaccinations
• Travel to the start and from the end point

Accommodation