A Woodland Hideaway
The Green Lodge enjoys an enviable position amid the trees balancing privacy and seclusion with the convenience of nearby facilities. Situated on the Rothiemurchus Estate, it is close to the shops and restaurant of Aviemore but just far enough away from the traffic and holiday crowds. With traffic free paths and cycle routes from the front door it would be easy to holiday car free or, at least, reduce the necessity to constantly pack everyone and everything into the car each time you want to go out.
A farm Shop, cafe and a multitude of activities at The Rothiemurchus Centre are just a short, easy walk away. Slightly further is The Old Bridge Inn, a delightful riverside pub for drinks and food.
Aviemore: First really developed as a skiing centre, Aviemore is now a popular tourist base year round. Its popularity means it has a far greater range of shops and facilities than the resident population would support. The centre of town is less than half an hour's walk, an easy cycle or a short drive from the lodge. The centre has a good choice of shops, meaning you can easily pick up groceries, browse for gifts or stock up on outdoor gear. There's also a good selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and takeaways.
The Cairngorms National Park: The popularity of Aviemore is due to its location within the Cairngorms National Park. The UK's largest National Park it covers a vast area comprising high peaks, scenic lochs and rivers and vast tracts of wilderness. It is a playground for the active with superb hillwalking, cycling, running, watersports, snowsports and golf.
The Scottish Highlands: The Green Lodge is also a fabulous base from which to explore the wider Highlands. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands is about 45 minutes drive away (or easily reachable by train or bus). Other highlights are too numerous to mention but some of our highlights include dolphin watching on the Black Isle; enjoying the beautiful beaches of Nairn; keeping an eye out for Nessie on a Loch Ness cruise; and the stunning Dunrobin Castle and Gardens.
Local Activities:
It's very easy to just spend your time at The Green Lodge recharging and enjoying the beautiful setting but if you can tear yourself away from the comforts of the lodge there are a range and breadth of activities which make the area a playground for all ages.
Walking, running & Hill walking: If you enjoy walking or running, then the surrounding area offers something for everyone. Immediately from the front door there are a multitude of well made woodland trails, which stretch out past scenic lochs into the hills beyond. Perfect for exercising the dog, a gentle morning run or a full day out hiking. Kids will love the freedom to explore.
Cycling: There's exceptional cycling for pretty much every taste and age from extreme downhill to short and gentle spins through the woods. There are a range of places offering bike rental nearby or if you bring your own bike we have a storage shed with pump & tools. Gravel and cross country cyclists will especially enjoy the numerous tracks and trails which wind their way into the hills.
Golf: Scotland is the home of golf and Aviemore is home to The Spey Valley Championship Course. Other iconic Highland Scottish golf courses are all within a hour's drive include: Pitlochry, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Grantown, Boat of Garten, Castle Stuart and Kessock Bridge.
Sightseeing: With its excellent location there are ample opportunities to enjoy the surrounding area. One particular favourite, which is popular with the whole family, is the heritage Strathspey steam railway, which runs between Aviemore, Boat of Garden and Broomhill. Other nearby highlights include The Highland Wildlife Centre, Culloden battlefield, Cairngorm Mountain, The Highland Folk Museum and Cairngorm Reindeer Centre.
Other activities available nearby:
- Birdwatching & wildlife watching
- Snowsports
- Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding
- Zip Wires
- Tennis
- Horse riding
- Swimming
- Gorge walking
- Clay pigeon shooting