Local Information
The Cairngorms National Park is an area of stunning scenery and beauty, where you can take your time to experience many kinds of outdoor activities, explore the countryside, or just enjoy some of the best high - and low level walking in the UK, including the Speyside Way.
The Speyside Way runs from Buckie on the shore of the Moray Firth coast of NE Scotland, south westwards to Aviemore on the edge of the Cairngorm Mountains, a distance of approximately 65 miles. There is also a 15 mile spur to Tomintoul - visit the website
Outdoor Activities in The Cairngorms National Park
Cairnwell Mountain Sports based at the Spittal of Glenhsee near Braemar offers all year round activities catering for all abilities and ages.
Active Outdoor Pursuits multiactivity centre based at Craigower Lodge in Newtonmore.
Mountain Innovations mountaineering, climbing & snow holing from Fraoch Lodge.
Cairngorm Mountain winter activities & year round visitor attraction, west Cairngorms.
Glenshee ski area winter activities from the southern Cairngorms.
The Lecht winter activities and year round attraction in the central Cairngorms.
Click here for a searchable list of activity providers in the Aviemore & Cairngorms area.
Cairngorm Walks - the online guide to walks and the outdoors in The Cairngorms National Park
CycleHighlands Ltd - Bike shop facilities in centre of Ballater, bike rental, MTB guiding and bike delivery.
Ski Braemar - Ski and Board hire for both Glenshee and Lecht ski centres
Cairngorms National Park - Information Websites
Park Destination
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA)
The Park covers an area of some 3,800 sq km of which almost half is designated as being sites of special natural heritage importance. The CNPA are committed:
- To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area
- To promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area
- To promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public
- To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area's communities
Ranger Services in the Cairngorms National Park. There are 13 different Ranger Services within the Cairngorms National Park along with a number of different wardens and managers. Click on the link above for more information.
Around and about
Explore the wealth of information available about what there is to see and do in the Park, to ensure that your visit allows you to get a real taste of the Scottish Highlands:
Angus Glens – www.angusglens.co.uk
Aviemore & the Cairngorms - www.visitaviemore.com
Glenlivet & the Cairngorms - www.glenlivet-cairngorms.co.uk
Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms - www.discoverroyaldeeside.com
Park Communities
- Angus Glens
- Aviemore
- Ballater & Dinnet
- Boat of Garten
- Braemar & Crathie
- Carrbridge
- Dalwhinnie
- Dulnain Bridge
- Glenlivet
- Grantown-on-Spey
- Kincraig & Insh
- Kingussie
- Laggan
- Nethy Bridge
- Newtonmore
- Strathdon
- Tomintoul
What's On
You may wish to coincide your visit with one or more of the many events happening in the Cairngorms National Park throughout the year. Below, we have included a link to the Visit Scotland 'What's On' guides for Scotland, to help you plan your visit.
