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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

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Highlights

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since.


Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.


The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views.


Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge.


After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself.


After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates.


The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence.


Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.

Itinerary

  • Aberdeen

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and take you the tour.

  • Invercauld Suspension Bridge

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We cross the world famous 18th century Invercauld Bridge into the Ballochbuie Forest to start our walk.

  • Ballochbuie Forest

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Walk to the Queens Retreat. Buried deep in the Ballochbuie Forest (a magnificent example of an ancient Caledonian Pine Forest and part of the Queens’ Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside) lies the “Honka House”. This building, complete with sauna, was a gift from the people of Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic and BBQ spot for the Royal Family ever since. The walk continues to the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt. Queen Victoria (who loved to sketch there) had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.

  • The Fife Arms

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After your walk it is time for lunch in the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, a work of art and attraction in itself.

  • Balmoral Castle

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    We visit the world famous Scottish Family Residence. Please note the castle in not open all year and we visit other castles or a Whisky Distillery during its closed period (which is normally mid August to start of October). Please contact us for dates.

  • Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    An amazing 16th century masterpiece which we may visit if Balmoral Castle is closed.

What's included

INCLUDED

Pick up from your hotel and accommodation
Private tour guide guide

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total duration includes travel time.

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