ACTIVITIES
BIRD WATCHING
The surrounding area is a veritable garden of eden for bird and wildlife watchers. The Local pine forests are home to crossbills, crested tits, red squirrels and deer. While nearby areas provide summer habitats for snipe, greenshanks, oyster catchers, lapwings and too many more to mention. You have a good chance of seeing Eagles, Ospreys or Peregrin Falcons too.
BOWLING
- Riverside Bowling Club
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Visitors are welcome
Bowls and overshoes are available
FEE - £2 per person per session
The bowling green and clubhouse are located off the Public Car Park, adjacent to the Primary SchoolTelephone the Secretary on +44 (0)1479 841 620
CURLING
- Carrbridge Curling Club
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Visitors are welcome
CYCLING
It goes without saying that the surrounding area is a mecca for mountain bikers from around the UK and beyond but the ares is also a good base from which to experience the quieter more peaceful side of road touring. The Sustrans Inverness - Perth cycle route #7 comes right through Carrbridge, passing right by The Slochd on its way. This is part of the national cycle network for those interested in more adventurous, multi-day excursions
- The Slochd
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Cyclist friendly accommodation
Bicycle Workshop
Mountain Bike Hire
Telephone Ian Bishop on +44 (0)1479 841 666
- Local Mtn. Biking Enthusiasts
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Regular Wednesday evening rides
Visiting riders welcome
Check the web page for next ride details
FISHING
With The Rivers Spey and Findhorn only a few miles away and The River Dulnain flowing through the village, Carrbridge offers convenient access to some of the best salmon fishing in the country.
- Dalrachney Lodge Hotel
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The lodge has fishing along the banks of the Dulnain and can arrange for fishing on the Spey and Findhorn
Telephone +44 (0)1479 841 252
GOLF
With dozens of 18 hole courses within an hour radius of the village, including a couple of world class courses. Carrbridge can serve as the home base for a highland golfing safari. The 9 hole Carrbridge Golf Club offers a challenging round for any player and some inspiring views of the Cairngorms to the south.
- Carrbridge Golf Club
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9 holes
Some of the best views from any golf course in the country
Visitors welcome
Telephone +44 (0)1479 841 623
LANDMARK FOREST HERITAGE THEME PARK
- Landmark Forest Heritage Theme Park
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Landmark has an amazing range of great attractions all sited in 30 acres of ancient Caledonian Pinewoods.
Fun, discovery & adventure for all ages
Telephone +44 (0)1479 841 613
PONY TREKKING
- Carr-Bridge Trekking Centre
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Riding for all the family
Advance booking is requested
2 hour or 1 hour treks, half hour mini-treks for children
Telephone +44 (0)1479 841 602
QUAD BIKING
- QUAD BIKE TREKS
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Superb quad bike treks on off road tracks and trails in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Stunning mountain and moorland scenery. All treks led by professional guides.
To book contact:-
Alvie & Dalraddy Estate, just south of AviemoreTelephone +44 (0)1479 810 330 or E-Mail
Rothiemurchus Estate, AviemoreTelephone +44 (0)1479 812 345 or E-Mail
SKIING
With the Cairngorms only 30 mins away Carrbridge is a perfect choice for a long weekend ski trip for those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.
- The Ski School & The Snowboard School
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The UK's premier ski and snowboard schools and the only official ones based on Cairngorm Mountain offers lessons to suit all ages and abilities. Our friendly and professional instructors will ensure you have a memorable visit to Cairngorm.Telephone +44 (0)1479 861 319 (December to April)
Mobile 07881 988480 - The Slochd
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Skier friendly accommodation
Instruction in Alpine and Nordic skiing
Nordic Ski Hire and Sales
Telephone Ian Bishop on +44 (0)1479 841 666
WALKING & CLIMBING
Limitless hillwalking surrounds the Village on all sides with some of the highest mountains in the UK less than half an hour away. In the village itself there are forest and river side walks.
Climbers can find challenging single pitch crags in all directions and big multi pitch classics in the Cairngorms and Monadliaths.
- Ellan Wood and Dulnain River Walks
- CAIRNGORMS WALKS
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Carrbridge Golf Club
We have a challenging 9-hole course with burns and ditches providing a natural hazard on all holes. Stunning scenery with wonderful views over the Cairngorm Mountains.
The view across Strath Spey to the Cairngorms from the 7th Tee
We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome. It is often advisable to book a tee time in advance and if there is a large group of you we would appreciate prior confirmation of numbers and if you require any catering.
Delightful clubhouse providing drinks, snacks, lunches. We can provide a 3 or 4 course dinner for groups if pre-booked. Open 8.30am to 5.30pm in the summer months.
A round of golf will cost you anything from £12.00 to £25.00 depending on if you want a quick 9 hole round or if you would like to play all day. There are concessions for children and also a family ticket is available.
Contact Suzanne or Katie for more information at the clubhouse on 01479 841 623