Grantown
on Spey has much to offer the visitor with all types of outdoor
activities and interesting places to visit. The town itself, the
capital of Strathspey, is a fine example of
18th century planning with Victorian villas, a wide main street
flanked with good quality shops and a town square.
From right outside the door
of Holmhill House, you can explore some of the fantastic scenery
that surrounds you by walking through the woods that lead
to the River Spey, where many a fisherman can be seen fly
fishing for Salmon. During your walk look out for Red Squirrels,
Rabbits and Deer. |
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The nearby lochan has ducks that are always
hungry and invariably you will find several of them snuggled
up asleep on the front lawn of Holmhill.
If you'd like more information on local
walking in Grantown, please ask Mel or Mike who will be only
too pleased to help.
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Within a few miles you can
be doing the following activities: |
| Walking |
Make the most of your visit by walking through
fantastic pine forests, along rivers and around tranquil
lochs. Ranger-led walks are available on many of the local
Highland Estates such as Glenlivet
and Rothiemurchus,
but if you want to go alone walks leaflets are available
from the local Tourist Information Centre in Grantown. |
| Biking |
Plenty of routes for all levels of expertise
- easy tracks for those who wish to enjoy the scenery
to more
advanced which will thrill even the most proficient
rider - bikes are available for hire locally. |
| Wildlife Watching |
The Cairngorms and surrounding areas
are home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife, many
of which you will see whilst out on a walk but for the
rarer species, the Ospreys at RSPB
Loch Garten are only a short drive away, and if
you want to see Pine Martens and Badgers you can visit
an exclusive hide on Rothiemurchus. |
| Fishing |
Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout on the
famous River
Spey with two of the best fishing shops located right
in Grantown on Spey for tackle and tuition if needed. |
| Water Sports |
Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing all available
on two nearby lochs - Loch
Insh and Loch
Morlich. |
| Horse Riding |
There are several local riding centres providing
half day and all day pony trekking |
| Clay Shooting |
Try this sport at Rothiemurchus
where you will experience first class tuition and facilities. |
| Quad Trekking |
Exciting and great fun - book your trek
at Rothiemurchus
Centre |
| Sleddog Trekking |
The UK'S only Sleddog
Centre based in Glenmore Forest, offers treks, tours
and museum visits |
| Golf |
With 6 great courses within a 15 mile radius,
this is truly a golfer's paradise. Craggan,
just outside Grantown on Spey, is a parkland course
situated beside the river and boasts magnificent views
of the Cairngorm mountains to the south and the Cromdale
hills to the east. |
| Winter Sports |
Nearby Cairngorm
Mountain offers winter skiing and snowboarding |
| Swimming |
There are pools in Aviemore and Inverness. |
| Dry Slope Skiing |
A good taster for the real thing, available
at Glenmore
Mountain Shop and Loch
Insh. |
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Or visiting the following places of interest: |
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| Landmark
Forest Theme Park |
Excitement for all ages in all weathers
- fantastic watercoaster, exhibitions, viewing tower,
tree-top trail, climbing wall and more, |
| Rothiemurchus
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Lots to see and do including Ranger-led
Walks, Land Rover Tours, a range of Outdoor Sports and
Activities - the Visitor Centre will give you all the
information you need. |
| Revack
Estate |
Visitor attraction set in 350 acres of outstanding scenery,
Walled garden, Ornamental lochs, 10 miles of walks and
trails, Garden centre, Gift shop and Restaurant. Rich
in wildlife, |
| Speyside
Heather Garden & Visitor Centre |
A multi-award winning Visitor Centre with
over 300 varieties of heather, famous Clootie Dumpling
Restaurant, Art Gallery, Craft Demonstrations, Heather
Exhibition and so much more. |
| Craggan
Outdoors |
Based on the Glenbeg Estate in the heart of Speyside,
Craggan Outdoors offer a wide range of activities, pursuits
and adventure breaks catering for groups of all ages and
different levels of ability. |
| Ace
Adventures |
The exciting highland outdoor adventure activity provider
offering entertaining and informative activities to suit
all ages and abilities that range from the mild to the
wild. |
| Highland
Wildlife Park |
Experience Scottish wildlife as well as
international endangered animals of mountains and tundra
in this spectacular setting. Drive around the Main Reserve
in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area
by foot. |
| Highland
Folk Museum |
The Museum brings to life the domestic and
working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors
can learn how their Highland ancestors lived, built their
homes, tilled the soil and dresse. |
| Strathspey
Steam Railway |
A fascinating insight into the age of steam
with 10-mile steam trips through 'Monarch of the Glen'
country. |
| The
Whisky Trail |
Strathspey is famous for its distilleries
so why not visit several during your stay. |
| Cairngorm
Mountain Railway |
Britain's highest and fastest mountain railway
taking you to the Ptarmigan restaurant at the top with
panoramic views, exhibition, shop and access to winter
sports. |
| Castles |
Many to see including Cawdor,
Ballindalloch
and Brodie. |
| Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises |
For the finest way to see Loch Ness, nothing compares to Jacobite 5 star cruises sailing throughout the year |
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Distances from Holmhill: Aviemore
- 14 miles, Carrbridge - 8 miles, Inverness - 31 miles |
For more information about the Speyside area visit www.greaterspeyside.com |
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