Islay & Jura Whisky Trails
Explore the diverse landscapes of Islay & Jura; visit distillery water sources, and walk the coastlines and white sand beaches that lend their flavour to the islands’ iconic single malts; Bowmore, Jura, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, and Kilchoman. With time in the itinerary for visiting 7 out of 9 distilleries this trip is perfect for both whisky-tasting amateurs and connoisseurs.
Walk from the sea to the water source for Jura’s whisky following forest tracks and grassy hill paths with commanding views to the mainland.
Cover varied and rough terrain on an iconic yet strenuous route taking in Beinn an Oir the highest of Jura's Paps.
Cover varied and rough terrain on an iconic yet strenuous route taking in the striking Paps of Jura.
Two short loops combined to take in the best of Port Wemyss and Portnahaven on the south-western tip of Islay.
A linear walk ending with a loop of the beautiful dune landscape of Ardnave Point before returning to the RSPB visitor centre at Gruinart.
Visit Machir Bay, after which one of Kilchoman’s malts is named, then walk out to Saligo and discover two more white-sand beaches tucked behind ...
A varied coastal route beginning and ending in Bowmore whilst taking in the beaches and craggy coastline of Laggan Point.
A short walk perfect for taking in the best of Port Ellen after arriving; pass by the two beaches of Port Ellen village and the Carraig Fhada ...
Explore the stretch of coastline from Port Ellen to Ardbeg distillery, taking in Laphroaig and Lagavulin distilleries on the way.