Self-Guided Walking -
Speyside & the Cairngorms National Park
Overview
A 6 day self-guided walking holiday amongst the deep glens, ancient pine forests & high plateaus of the Cairngorms National Park.
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The Cairngorms is the wildest and most extensive area of uplands in Scotland and embraces the largest areas of land over 1200m.
The Cairngorms and Speyside offer a landscape like no other and are one of the loveliest and most unspoilt parts of the British Isles. From the high plateau which boasts 4 of the 5 highest peaks in Scotland, to the deep glens which cut through the mountains, the pristine ancient pine forests and the sparkling lochans they surround.
Our self-guided walking holiday is focused mainly around the Northern Cairngorms & Speyside.This beautiful region is the perfect base for a walking holiday in Scotland, whatever your goals are.
Of course one of the other highlights of Speyside is the opportunity to visit some of the most famous whisky distilleries in the World, including Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and the Macallan.
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The Cairngorms
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Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm Mountains
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March - October |
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Any date |
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7 nights / 6 days walking |
• Minimum / Maximum Walking Distances
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Various |
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Walking in The Cairngorms
The Mountains of the
Cairngorms are popular with climbers and hillwalkers year-round. These are the wildest uplands anywhere in Britain, with arctic tundra and superb high corries. These Mountains include Ben MacDui, the UK’s 2nd highest peak, and Ben Avon, perhaps the most remote summit in Scotland. Unless you are an experienced walker or mountaineer we would recommend that you hire the services of a local guide to climb these high plateaus and the Information Pack we provide includes contact details for locally-based guides.
Our Walking in the Speyside & the Cairngorms Package Includes:
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- A traditional Scottish breakfast each morning
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- Detailed maps & route notes
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- A Driving Map of Scotland with our recommended route
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- Detailed Travel Information
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A great starting point for this self-guided walking holiday is Inverness, however, Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than 3 hours away.
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2008 Prices
We offer 2 different accommodation styles to suit your budget.
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accommodation categories
Standard
Staying in good quality
4* B&B's & Guest Houses |
From
£ 370 |
Premium
Staying in good quality
4* Premium Hotels
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From
£ 650 |
Prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double en-suite room on a bed and breakfast basis for 7 nights. All B&B, Guest House or Hotel accommodation will have a minimum quality rating of 4 stars. |
How to Book your Walking Holiday in the Cairngorms
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Walking Itinerary
Your information Pack will contain route notes for some of the very best walks and hikes in the Cairngorms, and over the course of your holiday you can select a different route each day. A selection of the routes you may enjoy in the Cairngorms are listed below.
Day 1 Meall a Bhuachaille & the Forest Trail - 3.5 hours
- A short walk which begins in the Queen's Forest & climbs a ridge to provide excellent views over to Cairngorm & the Northern Corries
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Day 2 Loch an Eilein - 2 hours
- A charming circuit of a beautiful loch through wonderful pine woodland
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Day 3 A Walk along the Speyside Way & a Distillery Tour- 4 hours
- A varied walk by waymarked paths ove rolling heatherclad hills & following a section of the Speyside Way
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Day 4 Lairig Ghru & the Chalmain Gap - 6.5 hours
- An energetic walk into the finest mountain pass in Scotland
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Day 5 A view of Loch Einich - 5.5 hours
- A climb through Caledonian Forest to reach a high peak with views over Loch Einich
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Day 6 Wildlife Walks through Rothiemurchus Forest - 1-4 hours
- Enjoy the 50 miles of footpaths and trails in this extensive Caledonian Forest
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Additional Days & Rest Days
There are many other activities around the Cairngorms for you to enjoy if your legs are weary and we will provide these details in your Information Pack. If you would like to add additional days to your package or spend less time in the Highlands we would be delighted to adjust your package accordingly. |
Speyside & the Cairngorms National Park
- Travel into Speyside & explore the Malt Whisky Trail
- Enjoy a visit to Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s summer holiday residence
- Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the RSPB Osprey Centre, the Reindeer Centre or just spending time in the local forests
- Enjoy watersports at Loch Morlich
- Take the Cairngorm Funicular the country’s highest and fastest mountain railway for spectacular panoramic views
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Inverness
- Explore the 'Capital of the Highlands'
- Visit Culloden Battlefield & Cawdor Castle
- Join a Jacobite cruise on Loch Ness and search for the elusive Monster
- Travel out onto the Moray Firth to visit the resident Bottlenose Dolphins
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Car Hire
Please note that a car is necessary for this itinerary as transport is not provided. Local public transport is unsuitable for reaching the start points of many walking routes.
If you do not plan to travel with your own car we would be delighted to arrange car hire from Inverness Airport. We offer great value, fully inclusive rates and ensure we arrange the right car to suit your needs. The rates we obtain are fully inclusive, with no hidden extras and we can arrange one way hires, if you are flying into one airport and returning from another.
And remember, every package is tailored to your specific requirements.
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