Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

9 hours

Moderate

A beautiful and secret part of the Balmoral Castle Estate.

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.


What's included?

    Pick up from your hotel or accommodation.
    Private tour guide.

    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks

    Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
    All castles have free to access to their grounds except Balmoral Castle. Prices start a £21pp.
    Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
    Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.

    Please note
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner.
    What to bring

      Suitable clothing and footwear.

      Invercauld Bridge
      Ballochbuie Forest
      Ballochbuie Forest
      Ballochbuie Forest
      Honka House
      View from Honka House
      Ballochbuie Forest
      Ballochbuie Forest
      The Falls of Garbh Allt
      The Falls of Garbh Allt
      The Falls of Garbh Allt
      The Falls of Garbh Allt
      Invercauld Bridge
      View from Invercauld Bridge along the River Dee
      Ballochbuie Forest
      Whisky Tasting
      Royal Lochnagar Distillery
      Haggis Balls
      Balmoral Castle
      Crathes Castle
      Drum Castle
      Royal Lochnagar Distillery
      Knock Castle
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