Things To Do In Inverness-shire

Cairngorms National Park & Beyond

Steading 5 Balvatin Cottages is a fantastic base for the many visitor attractions and outdoor activities in the Cairngorms National Park and beyond.

Newtonmore has excellent walking for all. Popular local walks start from Steading 5; we provide guides and maps to help you choose.
The Wildcat Trail is a 6 mile (10km) sign-posted path around the outskirts of Newtonmore and gives a great introduction to the area.
Come watch Newtonmore play the exciting Highland game of shinty from March to October.
The Newtonmore Golf Club is in the village centre and the course runs along side the magnificent River Spey. Visitors are very welcome.
Watersports are available at Loch Insh Watersports (Kincraig) and Loch Morlich, near Aviemore. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and activity days are available.
Skiing and sledging are popular in the winter months on the CairnGorm mountain.
Fishing on the River Spey (with a locally available permit), swimming, playing tennis, watching shinty matches and bowling are all available in Newtonmore.
Details of mountain climbing and hill walking around the village are available on the village website:www.newtonmore.com

IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

Alba Chocolate Workshops

Runs workshops from their production unit in Newtonmore.
Check for details on opening times and pricing
Tel: 01540 673 847 PH20 1AL

Dalwhinnie Distillery Tours

Take a whisky and chocolate distillery tour that gives you an explanation of the traditional art of malt whisky distilling. Fascinating process with informative guides.