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Active Sports in the Aviemore Area
For the outdoor enthusiast the Aviemore has something for everyone. It boasts numerous mountain-biking trails, hundreds of picturesque mountain walks, seasonal rock climbs of varying difficulty and superb horse-riding.
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Aviemore offers the serious mountain biker a wide range of trails. The route through Rothiemurchus Forest is relatively easy, while Glen Feshie is highly recommended. Inverdruie just outside Aviemore is a good place to start, as is Glenmore Lodge, check Glenmore Moutain Bikes for info. Bothy Bikes is owned & staffed by people who love mountain biking in Aviemore. You will get the best advice possible about the coolest mountain bike trails in Aveimore. Drop in by and see them. Fat Tread Bikes is also a great Aviemore mountain bike shop. |
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Highland Horseback Riding at Rothiemurchus Aviemore is great fun for all levels of skill. There friendly, experienced instructors will tailor the riding to your requirements, allowing flexibility. They can cater for all levels of rider, from complete beginner to the most experienced. Logie Farm near Grantown-on-Spey 20mins drive from Aviemore, offers expert tuition and a choice of long or short hacks, while while the Alvie Estate just south of Aviemore offers all types of treks. |
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Aviemore now has its own Extreme Dream indoor Aviemore climbing wall. There are grades to suit all levels and a viewing gallery for the less brave. Just south of the town, the Northern Corries offer excellent summer and winter climbing. Aviemore provides the ideal base from which to enjoy rock climbing in the Cairngorms Scotland, with lots of courses and instruction on offer. There are also routes on the CairnGorm itself as well as in the Loch A'an Basin and at Eagle Ridge |
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There are plenty of easy walks on the Rothiemurchus Estate around Loch Morlich. Low level mountain routes on Laraigh Ghru are more challenging, while the adventurous hiker will find an expedition into the Loch A'an Basin. Low level mountain routes on Laraigh Ghru are more challenging, while the adventurous hiker will find an expedition into the Loch A'an Basin followed by a trek down the Coire Etchachan Burn/Derry Burn extremely rewarding. For planning any Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park walk or hike check out Aviemore Walking Club or Walking Highlands |
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Rothiemurchus offer quad treks along forest and moorland tracks in the Aviemore area. Highland Venture have two main centres providing the gateway to several thousand acres of forest and open moorland on both Rothiemurchus Estate found on the Cairngorm Ski Road at Aviemore and Alvie & Dalraddy Estate located on the B9152 just five minutes south of Aviemore. |
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Landmark Forest Park is a fantastic place for kids and adults, justs north of Aviemore near Carrbridge. Absolutely not to be missed. Magical forest walks include a walk through the tree tops and water slides. The Fun House at the Hilton Coylumbridge hotel is great for a rainy day. There is also a day-care centre and crèche. |
