Adventure

Mountain Biking

Go mountain biking in the mountains! Laggan Wolftrax is not just a trail network, this is an 18km ski resort for bikes. Prepare to be tested on some of the most challenging bedrock trails in the UK...

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  Laggan Wolftrax in the heart of the Strathmashie Forest is a mix of natural wilderness and purpose built tracks, designed to test the very best. Hire a bike and all the gear (wear your own gloves and sturdy boots) or bring your own bike and just pay for an uplift from the car park. Qualified guides can lead groups of 2-7 or you can go exploring on your own. There are marked trails for every level from beginner to expert, a well-stocked bike shop, workshop, showers and a warm friendly café serving hearty soul food. Night rides available.

  Distance from resort:	25 miles (approx 40 mins' drive)
  Opening hours:	Open 24 hours daily from Easter to Oct. Café open 10.30am - 5pm
  Further information:	www.ridewolftrax.com Tel: 01528 544786

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Quad Biking

Keep pace through the forest on a 125cc quad bike, following the leader along the twists and turns of the track. If you're lucky, you might even spot wild deer. Or take the 4x4 challenge and learn to drive safely off-road...

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  Take a trek through the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and admire spectacular views of the mountains and local wildlife. Experienced guides will make sure you are safely in control of your quad bike before taking you along moorland tracks and trails on either the Rothiemurchus or Alvie Estates. Wear old clothes, wellies and waterproofs - all other safety equipment is provided - and don't forget your camera! Minimum age 12 years. Alternatively, why not master a 4x4 driving experience?

  Distance from resort:	Rothiemurchus Estate (approx 5 mins' drive)
  Opening hours:	Open all year round. Please call to book.
  Further information:	www.highlandventure.co.uk Tel: 01479 812345

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Snow Sports

Take the Mountain Railway to the top of CairnGorm Mountain for some of the finest views and best snow sports in Scotland. Learn to ski and snowboard... or travel across the snow on a buggy pulled by sleddogs!

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  Hire equipment on the mountain (bring your own gloves, hats and goggles) and learn to ski or snowboard at the ski school then head to the nursery slopes at the top of the mountain. There's a sledge park for the little ones and the UK's highest restaurant and bar sits at the top, serving wholesome, warming food and drink. If you'd prefer to walk up Cairngorm Mountain and take the train back down again, there are now walking routes for all abilities.

  Bad weather doesn't have to stop play. You can learn to ski all year round at the Insh Hall dry ski slope and the family will love the Cairngorm Sled Dog Centre, where you can meet the sled dog team and be transported across the mountains in a 2-man buggy. Try a floodlit night ride!

  Distance from resort:	Cairngorm Mountain Railway (approx 20 mins' drive) Cairngorm Sled Dog Centre (approx 15 mins' drive) Insh Hall dry ski slope (approx 15 mins' drive)
  Opening hours:	Trains 9am-4.30pm. Open all year round. Sled Dogs - please call to book. Insh Hall - please call to book.
  Further information:	www.cairngormmountain.com Tel: 01479 861261 www.sled-dogs.co.uk Tel: 07767 270526 www.lochinsh.com Tel: 01540 651272

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Rock-climbing

View the Cairngorms up close. As the UK's leading mountain resort, Aviemore and the Cairngorms is ideal for rock climbing. Go 'cragging' on an indoor climbing wall before scaling the heights for real...

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  Aviemore and the Cairngorms offer some world-class rock climbing. Get a secure foothold on the indoor climbing wall at Extreme Dream, where you can pick up some expert tuition, before tackling the big outdoors. The whole family will enjoy the range of activities on offer here - climb the wall, go micro caving in dark tunnels, abseil or cross the river on a zip slide. And for an extreme adrenaline hit, why not try bridge jumping? There are plenty of activity providers who can help you get the most out of your rock-climbing experience - see our Packages & Offers section for more details.

  Distance from resort:	Extreme Dream (approx 5 mins' drive)
  Opening hours:	Open all year, 7 days a week.
  Further information:	www.extreme-dream.com Tel: 01479 812466

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