Emily's Guidebook
Walks
Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurchus
lovely walk, about 3 miles in total
Very scenic walk, an easier hill climb with views of Aviemore at the top.
13 locals recommend
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Very scenic walk, an easier hill climb with views of Aviemore at the top.
Great medium difficulty Munro, I would advise being well equipped to do this in case of changing weather.
Meall a' Bhuachaille
Great medium difficulty Munro, I would advise being well equipped to do this in case of changing weather.
More difficult walks for the more experienced.
winter sports such a skiing and snowboarding and climbing all year round.
Not advised for inexperienced climbers or hillwalking and always be prepared.
112 locals recommend
Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
More difficult walks for the more experienced.
winter sports such a skiing and snowboarding and climbing all year round.
Not advised for inexperienced climbers or hillwalking and always be prepared.
Invereshie and Inshriach National Nature Reserve
lovel scenic walks
Food Scene
the Balavoulin
125 Grampian RdGood pub food and nice cocktails etc.
family restaurant, pub food and no booking required but be aware there can be long waiting times in peak periods.
37 locals recommend
Cairngorm Hotel station
family restaurant, pub food and no booking required but be aware there can be long waiting times in peak periods.
La Taverna
1 Grampian RdGood family italian
Macduis
72 Grampian RoadPub grub, quite nice
Amazing quality food van! Would highly recommend a trip out here, about 10 mins from Aviemore
Alvie Forest Food
Amazing quality food van! Would highly recommend a trip out here, about 10 mins from Aviemore
Activities
Great for walks, watersports and nice cafe/restaurant.
paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, wind surfing
47 locals recommend
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Great for walks, watersports and nice cafe/restaurant.
paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, wind surfing
if you fancy flying through the trees by zip line, this is definitely worth a shot
17 locals recommend
Zip Trek Park Aviemore
if you fancy flying through the trees by zip line, this is definitely worth a shot
lots of different activities available such as horse riding, quad biking, various walks.
79 locals recommend
Rothiemurchus
lots of different activities available such as horse riding, quad biking, various walks.
Aviemore Ice Rink
Great little rink
just outside the village, there is a great wee go kart track.
18 locals recommend
Aviemore Kart Raceway
just outside the village, there is a great wee go kart track.
Sightseeing
Great for different walks, sunbathing in the summer months and different watersports.
36 locals recommend
Loch Morlich Watersports
Great for different walks, sunbathing in the summer months and different watersports.