Arrive: Fraoch Lodge the evening before the walking activities start.  Try to aim to reach us between 5 and 7pm if possible so that you have time to settle in & meet the rest of the group before dinner.

Day 1: The Fara circuit provides a fine ridge walk with fantastic views down the full seventeen mile length of Loch Ericht to the remote heights of Ben Alder.

Day 2: We climb to peer into the depths of the highly impressive Ailnack Gorge before reaching the heights of Geal Charn for panoramic views to distant horizons & the high Cairngorm peaks.

Day 3: We head deep into what was illicit distilling territory – the Braes of Glenlivet. The Ladder hills provide us with a relatively gentle but wonderfully elevated hill walk amongst broad ridges and steep sweeping heather clad slopes. Panoramic views of the Grampians and back to the high tops of the Cairngorms are our reward in this stronghold for the Hen Harrier, Red Grouse and Golden Plover.

Day 4: Directly opposite the high Cairngorms & overlooking Strathspey, Geal-charn Mor is an excellent viewpoint. From woodeed glens to mountain moor - an excellent mountain gander.

Depart: Fraoch Lodge the morning after the walking activities finish (after breakfast)

If you would like to arrive early or stay on after the holiday is finished this is not a problem so long as you let us know. Extra night's accommodation at Fraoch Lodge start from the discounted rate of £31 per person per night (D, B&B).