Information
Dates: 1st January - 31st October
2010
Tel: 01479 861 238
Continental Breakfast: £4.25
Scottish Cooked Breakfast: £5.95 (minimum booking
4 people)
Packed Lunches: £5.00
Dinner: £9.75 2-course evening meal, £11.95
3-course evening meal (advance booking necessary)
Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of
our hostels.
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 Mountain
Railway
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Website
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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Website
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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Website
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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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".