Activities in Newtonmore
CYCLING
Newtonmore - Sustrans Route 7. The National Cycle Network, long distance route between Sunderland & Inverness. Route is fully open and signed.
Inshriach Forest covers a large area of land between the A9 and the Cairngorms. Between the estates of Rothiemurchus and Glen Feshie and contains remnants of the ancient Caledonian Pine Wood which covered most of Scotland after the last ice age. The forest also holds several way marked walking trails, cycle routes and cross-country ski trails which offer magnificent views over the woodland to the mountains beyond.
Nearby Laggan Wolftrax, a mountain bike centre with hire and exciting trails for every level. Mixture of mature forest and open country riding to make the most of the big mountain views. Loch Insh Watersports & Bothy Bikes also hire bikes for all ages.
WALKING & HILLWALKING
Newtonmore is located in the centre of the Scottish Highlands in the Cairngorms National Park.
It is perfectly located for all types of walking holiday with access to a wide range of low level trails, including the 10km circular Wildcat Trail, and Several Munros accessible from the village without the need for a car. The Cairngorm and Nevis Mountain Ranges are within easy driving distance, as are the Drumochter Hills and Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve.
The Wildcat Trail is a 10km walk which encircles the village of Newtonmore. It links nearly 40 hectares of woodlands on varied land - two estates, two crofting townships and areas owned by both private individuals and the Highland Council. The Trail takes in native woodlands, moorland, shelter belts, views of the Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountain ranges and the banks of the River Spey, Calder and Allt Laraidh.
The Wildcat Trail can be joined at any one of a dozen access points around the village. The whole footpath takes 2½ hours of steady walking, but walkers may choose to complete just one of more of the sections between access points. Interpretative and directional signs are strategically placed highlighting features for those interested in archaeology, geology, topography and history - both natural and human. It offers immense variety to the walker.
FISHING & BIRDWATCHING
World famous for fishing. There is no question that Scotland contains some of the greatest freshwater angling in the world
Fishing is available on the River Spey, Calder, Tromie & Truim and Spey Dam, Lochs Laggan and Ericht for Brown Trout and Salmon. Daily Permits £10
INSH MARSHES - Bird watchers will find plenty to spot in the area with the nearby Insh Marshes, home to a wide range of wetland birds from Bewick Swans to Geese and Ducks, and the hills watched over by birds of prey including Peregrine Falcon and Eagle, whilst Ptarmigan and Grouse abound on the high tops.
ABERNETHY RESERVE - This is home to the famous Loch Garten Ospreys. Open Apr-Aug 10am-6pm
