Glenfiddich Trail
SP29 Glenfiddich to Glenlivet – 20.5km
The path is easily reached from the Glenfiddich Trailhead car park. Well defined tracks with moderate climbs. The route fords small rivers.
Our walking trails
A number of trails criss-cross the breath taking scenery around Dorenell. The trails are open all year round, but – as always – it’s advisable to check weather forecasts and dress appropriately before setting off. On the trail, we support the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Please take care when walking, take your litter away with you, keep dogs under control, and never disturb wildlife.
Getting to the Glenfiddich Trail
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Directions from Dufftown
Take the A920 towards Huntly and in half a mile turn right onto the A941 signposted for Rhynie and the Cabrach. Follow the road for 2.5 miles until you see the Glenfiddich Trail car park on your left.
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Directions from Rhynie
Follow the A941 for 15 miles, passing the Dorenell Visitor Centre and then Dorenell Wind Farm on your left until you see the Glenfiddich Trail car park on your right.
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Steplar Trail
Cabrach to Glenlivet – 15.2km
Start from the Steplar Trailhead car park to follow well defined tracks that include moderate climbs. This route requires you to ford a river, so take into account the weather and time of year when planning this route, as it could be inaccessible. There is a bridge 2km downstream and this detour would add significant time to your journey.
Getting to the Steplar Trail
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Directions from Dufftown
Follow directions to the Dorenell Visitor Centre. Continue along the A941 for another mile and take the first turning on the right on to an unclassified road. Follow this road for 1.5 miles until it takes a sharp left turn. Instead of taking a sharp left turn go straight on over the bridge, passing through the farm and staying on the road for another mile until you come to the car park at the end of the road. The last section of road is unsurfaced.
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Directions from Rhynie
Follow the A941 for 8 miles until you reach the Upper Cabrach. Take the left turn signposted to Cabrach Church. Follow the road for 1.5 miles, past the church, until you reach a sharp right turn with a farm to your left. Turn left over the bridge, passing through the farm and staying on the road for another mile until you come to the car park at the end of the road. The last section of road is unsurfaced.
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Visitor Centre to Blackwater Lodge – 5.5km
Well defined tracks – which may be boggy in places – takes you from the Visitor Centre to the now abandoned Blackwater hunting lodge. From the lodge, you can choose to return to the Visitor Centre or carry on to Glenfiddich Lodge (a further 7.5 km).
Glenfiddich Lodge to Blackwater Lodge – 7.5km
This well surfaced track includes gentle climbs on a route that takes you between two abandoned hunting lodges. From Blackwater Lodge, you can retrace your steps or carry on to the Dorenell Visitor Centre (a further 5.5 km).