Carrbridge
Visitor guide to Carrbridge, a little village near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. Includes details on sleeping and eating and transport.
At Carrbridge, a pleasant little village seven miles north of Aviemore, is the Landmark Forest Heritage Park, a woodland theme park which combines entertainment, education and shopping. There's a raised Treetop Trail for viewing wildlife, a fire tower, maze and various nature trails and fun rides. It manages to avoid being tacky and it offers good fun for kids. Apr to mid-Jul daily 1000-1800; mid-Jul to Aug 1000-1900; Sep-Mar 1000-1700; Tel.01479-841613. In the village itself is the decidedly fragile-looking 18th-centuryBridge of Carr, which is not for vertigo sufferers. The nine-holed 2623-yard Carrbridge Golf Course. Tel.01479-841623.
Region
Cairngorms & SpeysideTravel Directions to Carrbridge
There are several buses daily (except Sun) to Carrbridge from Inverness and Grantown-on-Spey with Highland Country Buses, Tel. 01463-233371.
Activities
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White Water Rafting Near Aviemore
Experience nature and its power while rafting down a river, this activity is great for groups and we can arrange transport and places to stay and eat as well. -
Rock Climb & Abseil Intro Aviemore - Half Day Session
Feel the heights and enjoy the challenges of an exciting spell of rock climbing & Abseiling in Aviemore, which is well suited for everyone! -
Mountain Biking Half day in Aviemore
Enjoy mountain biking experience in the Cairngorms. We have chosen some of the best biking trails in Scotland to plot an adrenalin day for your group. We provide everything you need! -
Gorge Walking Near Aviemore
Time to stepout for some adventure and experience the fun-filled outdoor pursuit of Geroge walking with friends and enjoy a great time outdoors -
Canoe & Kayak in Aviemore (Half Day Session)
Half day Aviemore Experience of either Kayaking or Canoeing -
The Highland Golf North of Aviemore
Have a great time with an enjoyable and challenging round of golf. -
Clay Pigeon Shooting Aviemore
See Scotland at its very best with a round of clay pigeon shooting just outside Aviemore.
Carrbridge Hotels & Accommodation
There are several places to stay in Carrbridge. Top of the range is the stylish Dalrachney Lodge Hotel, Tel. 841252, www.dalrachney.co.uk, a former Victorian hunting lodge with a good restaurant. Late Rooms Availability for Dalrachney Lodge in Carrbridge
A charming small luxury hotel is the Fairwinds Hotel. Excellent food. Recommended. Late Rooms Availability for Fairwinds Hotel in Carrbridge
More down to earth, but nonetheless comfortable, is the Cairn Hotel, Tel. 841212,www.cairnhotel.co.uk, which serves good-value bar meals.
There's also the much cheaper option of the Carrbridge Bunkhouse Hostel, Tel. 841250, at Dalrachney House, half a mile north of the village on the road to Inverness.
Self Catering Cottages in Carrbridge
- CARRBRIDGE - Inverness-shire Sleeps 5
- LOCHANHULLY WOODLAND CLUB (near Carrbridge) - Inverness-shire Sleeps 6
- CARRBRIDGE - Inverness-shire Sleeps 10
Carrbridge Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Rowan Cottage, Carrbridge, Highlands - Sleeps 6/8
This detached holiday home sits in a quiet area of the Scottish village of Carrbridge. Warm, cosy and welcoming, the property is perfect at any time of the year. Visitors will find that this small but live... -
Tall Pines, Cairngorms - Sleeps 8
This detached, modern holiday bungalow is set in a quiet area of the village of Carrbridge, sheltered by mature trees, and ideally positioned for woodland walks which are close by and touring the Cairngorm... -
Birch Tree Cottage, Carrbridge - Sleeps 8
This spacious family house, all on one floor, is ideally set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, backing onto quiet woodland, 1 mile from Carrbridge. Easy walks start here, or follow the National...