Walking around Dufftown

Dufftown is an ideal location for walking. There are routes to suit all ages and abilities. From a short stroll around the town to long distance routes over high mountains this area has it all.

Local Walks

Dufftown has a number of short waymarked walks that explore the surrounding countryside. These all provide good access to the natural delights of the area throughout the four seasons. For the more ambitious walker several routes can be combined to create a longer walk.

 

Ben Rinnes

To the south west of Dufftown rises Ben Rinnes, its shattered granite tors forming twin summits. It is easily ascended from just off the B9009 road to Tomintoul. On a clear day the view takes in eight counties from Caithness to the Cairngorms and from Bennachie to Ben Wyvis.

Glenlivet and the Cairngorms

The remote and unspoilt landscapes of the Glenlivet Crown Estate are easily accessible from a network of over one hundred miles of waymarked paths. The central Cairngorms throw down a challenge to hardened hill walkers in the shape of Britain's only arctic plateaux. A popular route is the infamous pass of the Lairig Ghru - a distance of some 32 km from Coylumbridge to the Lynn of Dee.

The Speyside Way

An 84 mile officially designated Long Distance Route through fabulous countryside. It links Buckie on the Moray Coast with Aviemore in Strathspey, with spurs to Dufftown and Tomintoul. The 30 mile Spey Bay to Ballindalloch section was completed in 1981 and is linked to Dufftown by a spur from Craigellachie. Dufftown is also surrounded by many attractive country walks. Conducted walking tours of whisky country are available. For further information contact the Speyside Way Ranger Service on 01340 881266 or email: speyside.way@moray.gov.uk  or visit their web site on www.speysideway.org