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Steading 5 is a fantastic base for the many visitor attractions and outdoor activities in the Cairngorm National Park and beyond. Many are within walking distance of the Steading.
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Winter View from the Steading
Walking  Newtonmore provides excellent walking for all levels and abilities. At least 11 of the locally published walks walks can be taken directly from the Steading, from low level walks to strenuous hill walks.

The Wildcat Trail is a 6 mile (10km) long sign posted path around the outskirts of the village, giving you a great introduction to the area, from the River Spey to the hills beyond the village.
Newtonmore Community website has details of the local walks avaiable amongst many other worthwhile activities to undertake whilst holidaying in the village.
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Part of the circular walk around the village - The wildcat Trail

Newtonmore Golf Club is in the heart of the village, and runs along side the magnificent River Spey. Visitors are very welcome.

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Newtonmore Golf Clubhouse

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Highland Activities Jeep Safari
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The Highland Folk is a must visit!
There are numerous Mountain biking routes and the excellent Wolftrax facility is just a few miles away in Laggan. Mountain bikes can be hired at Wolftrax and also in Aviemore.  
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Watersports are available at Loch Insh (Kincraig) and also at Loch Morlich, near Aviemore. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing lessons and activity days are available and rowing boats can be hired.
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Watch an exciting shinty game!
The Newtonmore Riding Centre is visible from Steading 5 and offers pony days and riding holidays, half and full day pony treking, riding lessons and has access to 2500 acres of open land.
A multitude of guided outdoor activities including a fantastic tour of the estate by landrover are available on the Advereikie Estate near Laggan. Highland Activities operates from the Advereikie Estate which is a 15 minutes drive from the Steading.

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Glen Banchor in Newtonmore is the start of many walks in the area

Fishing on the River Spey (with a locally available permit), swimming, playing tennis, watching shinty matches and bowling are also available in Newtonmore. Skiing (in season) is available in the Cairngorms where a range of runs exist for the beginner to the expert. Details of mountain climbing and hill walking in the vicinity of the village can be found on the Newtonmore community website.

There is also the opportunity to watch the most successful Shinty team in Scotland during the season, which runs from March to October.  The pitch is just beyond the Steading.
Steading 5, Balvatin Cottages, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire
contact us on 01355 260498 or 07733 164 677