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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.
Local Attractions
Abernethy Forest (including Dell
Woods)
National Nature Reserve 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 Mountain Railway
Funicular
railway up Cairngorm.
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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 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 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.
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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
STB 4 Star Hotel.
Boat of Garten, PH24 3BH
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The Cairn Hotel
STB 3 Star Inn.
Main Road, Carrbridge, PH23 3AS
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Cairngorm 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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Walking
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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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
- Garden
- Close to visitor
centres
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
HighlandFolk Museum
An award-winning living history museum which
brings to life the domestic and working conditions our Highland
ancestors.
Kingussie Road, Newtonmore, PH20 1AY
Tel: 01540 661 307
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HighlandWildlife
Park
Experience Scottish wildlife, as well as
international endangered animals, in a spectacular setting. Drive
around the Main Reserve in your own car before investigating the
walk-round area by foot,
Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21
1NL
Tel: 01540 651 270
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LochMorlich
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
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Active & Adventure
Cycling
Moderate
Rothiemurchus and Glen Feshie
A fun route
with great variety and beautiful scenery
12 or 24 miles
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Difficult
Around Rothiemurchus
Interesting mountain
biking in native pine forests.
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Skiing in the Cairngorms
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Glenmore Lodge
- Watersports – kayaking, canoeing
- Rock climbing
- Ice climbing
- Scrambling
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Abernethy Nethybridge
- Coasteering
- Indoor climbing
- Mountaineering
- Sea kayaking
- While water kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Canadian Canoeing
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Wildlife
Peregrine falcon, woodland flowers, osprey, crested tit,
capercaillie, pine martin, red squirrel, black grouse, dipper, red
grouse, buzzard, wood mouse, tawny owl, divers, mountain hare,
badger
Craigellachie Reserve
Lower slopes are
cloaked in mature birch woodland. Many scenic trails through
birchwood providing views across Aviemore & strathspey to the
Cairngorms. Located in Aviemore with access via underpass by
hostel.
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Glenmore Forest Park
A series of waymarked
trails help the visitor explore this wonderful landscape.
Situated Glenmore, Strathspey.
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Highland Wildlife & Bird watching
safaris
Friendly wildlife safaris with an experienced
local nature watcher. View wonderful birds and animals in the
beautiful highlands.
1 Corbett Place, Aviemore, PH22 1NZ
Speyside Wildlife Evening Wildlife
Watching
Reliable sightings of pine martin and
badger.
Garden Office, Inverdruie House, Inverdruie, Aviemore, PH22
1QH
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Speyside Wildlife Day Guides
Wildlife
tours for a variety of wildlife watchers.
Garden Office, Inverdruie House, Inverdruie, Aviemore, PH22
1QH
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