The Cross is situated at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park and is accordingly ideally positioned as a centre for all types of outdoor pursuits.

www.cairngorms.co.uk
www.justoutstanding.co.uk

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Wildlife Walking and Climbing Cycling Horse Riding Golf Fishing and Shooting Watersports Wintersports Paintball Orienteering

Wildlife

There’s an abundance of wildlife to see in the area – and you don’t have to stray far to see it either! The Cross is home to several red squirrels, and deer, dippers, woodpeckers, herons, treecreepers and woodcock have all been seen from our windows this year.

Walking and Climbing

Within the Park you’ll be spoilt for choice with a range of walks and climbs to suit all ages and abilities. There are no fewer than 46 Munros alone to entice the keen climber!

There are numerous short walks around Kingussie, and worth exploring is the Wildcat Trail which is 3 miles to the south around the village of Newtonmore – www.newtonmore.com

We can suggest walks and lend maps.

Kingussie is on the Badenoch Way, and close to access for the longer Speyside Way. For further information www.walkingwild.com

www.walkingfestival.net

www.aviemorewalking.com

New for 2006! Aviemore now has an indoor climbing wall - ideal for novices or poor weather. Courses and taster sessions available. Details on www.extreme-dream.com

Cycling

Kingussie is on the 215 mile cycle route from Inverness to Glasgow –

www.sustrans.org.uk

We can provide secure overnight garaging for cycles and cycle equipment and hire and repairs are available in the village –

www.servicesports.co.uk

Mountain biking can be enjoyed at Laggan (Wolftrax), Loch Insh and Rothiemurchus Estate –

www.rothiemurchus.net
www.lochinsh.com

Wolftrax at Laggan

Horse Riding

There are numerous stables nearby. The nearest is at Alvie Estate (ask for Ingrid on 07831-495397) or we can make reservations for you. Also at Ellan Bridge Stables at Carrbridge (01479-841602), at Rothiemurchus Estate (see above), and there is a Haflinger trekking centre at LagganBridge (01528-544333).

Golf

There are numerous outstanding golf courses in the area – not least of which is in Kingussie itself, set amidst magnificent scenery and often described as one of Scotland’s hidden gems.

General information is on www.golfhighland.com

For individual golf courses –

www.kingussie-golf.co.uk - 2 minutes
www.newtonmoregolf.com - 10 minutes
www.boatgolf.com - (Boat of Garten 20 minutes)
www.carrbridgegolf.com - 30 minutes
www.grantownonspeygolfclub.co.uk - 40 minutes

Fishing and Shooting

Both fishing and shooting is available at Alvie Estate – www.alvie-estate.co.uk and at Rothiemurchus Estate - www.rothiemurchus.net

Both estates also offer 4x4 and quad-biking.

For local fishing, including the famous River Spey - Permits are available from many local outlets or from Badenoch Angling Association by contacting Sandy Bennett (01540-661645).

For comprehensive information, visit:

www.fishspey.co.uk

Or why not hire your own gillie for a day's fishing and expert tuition? Contact www.speygillie.co.uk for more information.

Watersports

All types of watersports are available in the area. We recommend Loch Insh Watersports who hire and provide instruction.

www.lochinsh.com

Wintersports

Ski-ing, snowboarding and other winter pursuits are offered on Cairngorm (less than 30 minutes from The Cross). Equipment hire is available in Kingussie, Newtonmore, Aviemore. Instruction can be arranged, including dry slopes in the area.

www.cairngormmountain.com

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Paintball

The "ultimate warrior challenge” in 40 acres of great highland countryside.

www.rapidfirepaintball.com

Orienteering

Great family fun – many local events to suit all abilities

www.scottish-orienteering.org