Craigellachie to Dufftown
(4
miles[7 km] one way)This walk follows part of the old
railway line between Dufftown and Craigellachie, now
a spur of the Speyside Way. Start from the car park
at Craigellachie, following the signs for Dufftown.
For much of its length, the old line follows the course
of the river Fiddich, name to one of Scotland’s
most famous malt whiskies (Glen Fiddich means Valley
of the Deer).
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This
walk lies in a wooded gorge cut by the peaty-brown
river, and is peaceful throughout. Look out for
red squirrels on the way. After crossing the river,
the course of the walkway leaves the railway to
cross farmland on the approach to Balvenie (home
to another whisky) and then Dufftown itself. The
walkway ends near the site of a former station,
but it is worth continuing along the road for
the double attraction of Balvenie Castle and Glenfiddich
Distillery. Return to Craigellachie the same way,
or by bus. |
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