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Local Attractions
Abernethy Forest (including Dell Woods)
NNR This is the largest native Scots pinewood in Britain. It offers a unique mix of woodland and northern bog. One mile from Nethybridge
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CairnGorm MountainRailway
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. Glenmore, Aviemore, PH22 1QU
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Clan Grant Centre
A former church with two mausolea in its grounds where some of the past Clan Chiefs are buried. Duthil, Carrbridge PH23 3ND
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Craigellachie NNR
Directly to the west of Aviemore is the hill of Craigellachie. Take the track between the Youth Hostel and the Caravan Park. Access the reserve via the subway under the A9 trunk road.
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Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Centre
Forest shop, cafe, toilets and displays about the native pinewoods and the work being carried out to restore them. Aviemore is the nearest town. STB 4 Star Visitor Attraction.
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Inshriach Alpine Nursery
Specialising in alpines, rock plants, heathers, gentians and many other plants. Inshriach, By Aviemore, PH22 1QP
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Landmark Forest Heritage Park
Wildwatercoaster ride, nature trails, steam-powered sawmill. Shop, restaurant and snack bar. STB 4 Star Visitor Attraction. Carrbridge, PH23 3AJ
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Leault Farm Working Sheepdogs
Enjoy the excitement of seeing these animals performing under full control of their handler in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Badenoch and Strathspey. Leault Farm, Kincraig PH21 1LZ
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Loch Garten RSPB Reserve
Loch Garten is the ancestral home of the osprey in Scotland. The Osprey Centre overlooks the nest of these spectacular fish-eating birds of prey. Nearest town: Aviemore
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Speyside Heather Garden and Visitor Centre
Award-winning attraction with unique heather story exhibition. STB 4 Star Visitor Attraction with unassisted wheelchair access. Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, PH26 3PA.
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The Strathspey Railway
Restored steam railway from Aviemore to Nethy Bridge.
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Eating & Drinking
The Boat Hotel
Boat of Garten, PH24 3BH
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Cairngorm Hotel
STB 3 Star Hotel. Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PE
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Lisi's Country Restaurant
A unique restaurant nestled in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Kinveachy, Boat of Garten, PH24 3BU
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The Old Bridge Inn
Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PU
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La Taverna Ristorante & Pizzeria &Bar
Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PT
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Walkers
Moderate walking
Loch Trail, Glenmore
An easy trail around the East end of Loch Morlich. Distance: 1.5 kms/0.9 miles, Duration: 1/2hr, Height Gain: 10 metres/33 feet
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Loch Morlich Circular Walk 2
A short walk round Loch Morlich making use of the recently opened walking/cycling track. Distance: 5.5 kms/3.4 miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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Aviemore - Boat of Garten
A very picturesque family walk, with a treat for the children (of all ages!). Distance: 9km/5.6 miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 100 metres/330 feet
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Through the Sluggan
A pleasant family walk in Glenmore Forest, Aviemore. Distance: 6 kms/3.75 miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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Castle Roy Circular, Abernethy
A pleasant hour's walk (one of several) on the outskirts of Nethy Bridge. Distance: 2.42km/1.5 miles, Duration: 1hr, Height Gain: 70 metres/231 feet
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Carrbridge Walks
These are two of several pleasant walks at Carrbridge, Speyside. Distance:5km/3.1 miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 10 metres/33 feet
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River Feshie Walks
These are two short family walks along the River Feshie, near Aviemore. Distance: 4.8 kms/3miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 25 metres/82.5 feet
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Badaguish - Loch Morlich
This walk offers a quiet first half, with a panoramic view of the northern Cairngorms. Distance: 5.5km/3.4 miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 100 metres/330 feet
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Allt Aonach All Abilities Trail, Cairngorm
An all abilities trail high on the side of Cairngorm but easily accessed from the main car park. Distance: 0.3/0.19 miles, Duration: 1/2hr
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A Circular Walk above Loch Morlich
A 5-mile circular walk along Loch Morlich and to the upper limit of Glenmore Forest. Distance: 8km/4.96 miles, Duration: 2 1/2 hours, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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A Circuit of Loch Morlich
This is a five-mile circular walk round or near to Loch Morlich. Distance: 8km/4.96 miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Coylumbridge to Iron Bridge Circular
An easy walk at the foot of the Cairngorms, through the ancient Caledonian Forest. Distance: 6.44 kms/4 miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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Glenmore Lodge - Bynack Bothy - Ryvoan Bothy
A longish walk near Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorms with beautiful views at all points. Distance: 16 kms/3.75 miles, Duration: 4 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 200 metres/660 feet
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Glenmore - Ryvoan Bothy - Glenmore
Starting at Glenmore you walk past the Green Lochan and continue to Ryvoan Bothy. Distance: 8 kms/5 miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 175 metres/578 feet
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Loch an Eilein and Loch Gamhna
This circular walk round the two lochs is one of the most scenic in the Glenmore Forest area. Distance: 6.44 kms/4 miles Duration: 2 1/4hrs Height Gain: 20 metres/66 feet
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Farleitter Crag
A short but very scenic walk with good paths in Strathspey, near Aviemore. Distance: 4 kms/2.5 miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 75 metres/247.5 feet
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Loch Vaa
A scenic circular family walk in Speyside, near Aviemore. Distance: 4 kms/2.5miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 10 metres/33 feet
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Nethy Bridge - Rynettin Lodge - Glenmore
A very pleasant forest and moorland walk through Abernethy and Glenmore Forests. Distance: 12.88 kms/8miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Loch Morlich - Sluggan Pass Circular
This walk follows good paths through Glenmore Forest from Loch Morlich to the Sluggan Pass. Distance: 12.88 kms/8 miles, Duration: 3 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Loch Morlich - Loch an Eilein - Loch Morlich
This is a good day`s outing in beautiful surroundings and with splendid views. Distance: 18 kms/11.25 miles, Duration: 3.5hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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Rothiemurchus Lodge from Whitewell
A scenic walk on good paths in the open Caledonian Pine Forest. Distance: 13.5 kms/8.4miles, Duration: 5hrs, Height Gain: 200 metres/660 feet
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Longer Walks
Coylumbridge - Loch an Eilein - Coylumbridge
A walk at the foot of the Cairngorms, partly through pine forest and open moorland. Distance: 12.08/7.5 miles, Duration: 3 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 60 metres/198 feet
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Carrbridge - Docharn Circular
This is one of several delightful walks around Carrbridge. Distance: 7km/4.34 miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 100 metres/330 feet
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Long Distance Routes
The Speyside Way
The Speyside Way runs from Buckie on the Moray Coast to Aviemore in the Cairngorms. Distance: 105km/65 miles, Duration: 4-7 days, Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
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Hill Mountain Walks
Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap
A strenuous 20km trek to Scotland's third highest mountain. Distance: 20km/12.4 miles, Duration: 10hrs, Height Gain: 1250 metres/4125 feet
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Meall a' Bhuachaille
A small hill by Cairngorm standards offering great views into the Northern Cairngorms. Distance: 8 kms/5miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
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Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Coylumbridge) Part 1
Possibly Scotland's best known high level pass cuts a dramatic path through the Cairngorms. Distance: 32 km/20 miles, Duration: 9hrs, Height Gain: 455 metres/1500 feet
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Lairig Ghru Southwards (Coylumbridge to Linn of Dee) Part 1
The Lairig Ghru is possibly Scotland's best known high level pass. Distance: 32 kms/20 miles, Duration: 9hrs, Height Gain: 595 metres/1964 feet
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Lairig Ghru Southwards (Coylumbridge to Linn of Dee) Part 2
This is Part 2 of walk Lairig Ghru Southwards (Colyumbridge to Linn of Dee). Distance: 32 kms/20 miles, Duration: 9hrs, Height Gain: 595 metres/1964 feet
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Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Coylumbridge) Part 2
This is Part 2 of walk Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Colyumbridge). Distance: 32 km/20 miles, Duration: 9hrs, Height Gain: 455 metres/1500 feet
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Sgor Gaoith from Glen Feshie
Starting in the beautiful Glen Feshie with a straight forward ascent. Distance: 16kms/10miles, Duration: 6hrs, Height Gain: 880 metres/2904 feet
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".
Families
- Excellent self-catering facilities
- Family and Private Rooms
- Pool table & TV in lounge
We understand better than anyone the implications of travelling with young children. That is why we are doing all we can to make your hostelling experience memorable for all the right reasons.
Children and families are welcome at all our hostels, although we have highlighted a number of hostels within our network as being “Family Hostels” as they are particularly well-suited to travelling with and entertaining younger children.
Family hostels not only have private rooms available, many with en-suite facilities, they also carry practical items such as travel cots, high chairs, microwaves and toys. In addition there is normally a TV and games room as well as extensive private gardens on site where the kids can let off some steam. Close to great attractions and activities, these family hostels offer a great base from which to explore the area. Our helpful staff are a great source of knowledge on places to visit and things to see and do.
Hostelling is a very friendly and relaxed way to travel and our ethos actively involves children.
Groups
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland.
Glenmore, Aviemore, PH22 1QU
Tel: 01479 861 228
Cairngorm Mountain Railway
The railway provides an opportunity for all ages and abilities to enjoy the CairnGorm Mountain experience in safety and comfort.
Cairngorm Ski Area, Aviemore PH22 1RB
Tel: 01479 861 261
Loch Morlich Watersports
Situated at the foot of the Cairngorm, right at the heart of the National Park, this beautiful location provides an ideal site for you to enjoy a wide range of activities.From watersports to walking, mountain biking to fishing, you'll find activities to give many fun filled days!
Glenmore Forest Park, by Aviemore,Inverness-shire, PH22 1QU
Tel: 01479 861 221
Active & Adventure
Cycling Moderate
Rothiemurchus and Glen Feshie
A fun route with great variety and beautiful scenery, 12 or 24 miles
Cycling Difficult
Around Rothiemurchus
Interesting mountain biking in native pine forests.
Skiing in the Cairngorms
Glenmore Lodge
- Watersports – kayaking, canoeing
- Rock climbing
- Ice climbing
- Scrambling
Abernethy Nethybridge
- Coasteering
- Indoor climbing
- Mountaineering
- Sea kayaking
- While water kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Canadian Canoeing
Mountain Biking
A vast range of routes can be found in the nearby Rothiemurchus Estate
Cairgorm Lodge Manager
"At 3,800 sqkm the Cairngorm National Park is the largest in Britain and has 4 of the 5 highest peaks in Scotland"