5-Day / 4-Night Gentle

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

Beginning in Aberlour, today’s route follows the old railway line which offers gentle hiking close to the River Spey. At Craigellachie, the route turns inland along the River Fiddich and past the idyllic Dufftown Railway Station, which has been well kept, retaining its historic charm. Today’s hike passes right by the front door of the Glenfiddich distillery, making it an ideal place to sample a dram. After Glenfiddich distillery, you follow more rugged terrain and grassy tracks uphill through heather-covered moorlands. Then, descend through forestry tracks with some minor road walking on the return to Aberlour.

Starting in the whisky-rich town of Aberlour, the route follows a former railway, tracing the River Spey through a mix of riverside paths, woodland, and open farmland. You pass distilleries and small hamlets, with the chance to spot anglers in the water, before crossing the river at Carron Bridge. From here, the trail meanders gently above the Spey, through fields and pockets of forest, before arriving in Ballindalloch over the Ballindalloch Viaduct Bridge.

Transfer to Tomintoul in the morning. Starting in the village of Tomintoul, the trail climbs gently through open moorland and heather-covered hills, offering sweeping views across the Cairngorms. As you descend towards Glenlivet, the landscape shifts to quiet farmland and pockets of pine forest, rich with wildflowers and birdlife. The route passes the historic Glenlivet distillery before arriving in the peaceful glen, where whisky heritage meets Highland wilderness. Overnight in Ballindalloch.

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