Guided Walking, Climbing, Winter skills and other Outdoor Activities in the Cairngorms
Spey Descent
Magical journeys on the River Spey - Paddle an open-canoe on this most beautiful of Scottish rivers with Dave Craig, the Spey's most experienced River Guide. Suitable for all - from novice upwards. Expert instruction, guiding, all canoe/camping equipment, expedition food and shuttle-transport all provided. An unforgettable journey over 4/5 days, camping along the way. Award yourself the pleasure of being steeped in nature and history, whilst guiding your canoe through some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. With dippers, golden-eye and grey wagtails just a few feet from your paddle, it's a bird-watchers paradise.
Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer herd
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These extremely tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. There is a daily visit to the reindeer, weather permitting, departing from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre at 11.00 am. There is an additional visit at 2.30 pm during the Summer months, and a third visit at 3.30 pm during July and August. Under the supervision of our trained guides, our visitors can feed and stroke the reindeer. They are not camera shy, so you'll be able to take some memorable snaps.
After a short drive you will be taken on a short hill walk lasting around 30 minutes to where the reindeer will be grazing or, more likely, waiting for lunch to arrive. Your guide will then give a short talk. Tel 01479 861228
beallich Grantown-on-Spey
beallich - be invigorated
We want you to have a memorable experience with us. beallich is a health and activity provider run by Abby and Patrick Harrison and is situated in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. Both of us are Winter Mountain Leaders and Abby is a Mountaineering Instructor. We are happy to work throughout Scotland and offer organised holidays and courses or bespoke days - low and high level. All our days are conducted in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. We keep group size small. We also offer yoga and massage!
Absolute Escapes
We are specialists in tailor-made independent walking holidays in Scotland. We offer self-guided walking packages on some of the finest and most spectacular long distance walks in the world as well as centre based walking holidays in the majestic Highlands and Islands. We have carefully selected our holidays to follow the best walking routes and we can tailor your holiday to suit your specific individual needs. Our holidays are ideal for anyone seeking to combine a walking trip with spectacular scenery and allow you to explore our beautiful countryside at your own pace.
Our long distance walking packages include the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Rob Roy Way, Speyside Way, Kintyre Way, St Cuthbert's Way and Arran Coastal Way. We also offer centre-based packages in the Cairngorms, Wester Ross, Isle of Skye and the Orkney Isles.
Active Outdoor Pursuits - Craigower Lodge Newtonmore
A warm welcome and an unforgettable experience await you at Craigower Lodge in the Highland village of Newtonmore. The centre is set within the magnificent Cairngorms National Park and is the perfect location for outdoor activities all year round. Based at Craigower Lodge, Active Outdoor Pursuits provides outdoor activity days, holidays and training courses to suit individuals and groups of all levels of ability and aspiration, so if you have a passion for outdoor adventures we will be privileged to guide you on your journey.