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Open All Year

Tel: 01479 810 345

Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of our hostels.

Things to see and do

Abernethy Forest (including Dell Woods)

The largest native Scots pinewood in Britain. It offers a unique mix of woodland and northern bog.

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CairnGorm Mountain Railway

Funicular railway up Cairngorm.

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Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland.

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Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

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.

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HighlandFolk Museum

An award-winning living history museum which brings to life the domestic and working conditions our Highland ancestors.

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HighlandWildlife Park

Experience Scottish wildlife, as well as international endangered animals, in a spectacular setting.

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LochMorlich Watersports

Situated at the foot of the Cairngorm, this beautiful location provides an ideal site for you to enjoy a wide range of activities, from watersports to walking, mountain-biking to fishing.

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Landmark Forest Heritage Park

Wildwatercoaster ride, nature trails, steam-powered sawmill. Shop, restaurant and snack bar.

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Leault Farm Working Sheepdogs

Enjoy the excitement of seeing these animals performing under full control of their handler.

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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.

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The Strathspey Railway

Restored steam railway from Aviemore to Nethy Bridge

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Route Finder

To start, simply enter the street name, town, city or postcode where you will be leaving from. Click the show route button and you will be directed to a map which shows your route, its distance and an estimated driving time. Very handy.

NB: Please take into account ferry times and saillings when planning trips to the islands.

Where can I go from here?

If you know where you're going next then life becomes so much easier. Click on any view route button to see detailed directions between hostels.

Remember: as you can book more than one hostel at once, building up an itinerary will be a piece of cake!