Saddleback Cottage

The Correyairack Challenge is a sponsored charity challenge held every year, consisting of a 17-mile hill section over the historic Corrieyairack mountain pass (2350ft) followed by a 26-mile road section. Runners, bikers, duathletes and joggers/walkers of all levels take part so consequently there is great camaraderie and mix between 'elites' and 'have a go's'.

Contact Number: 01479 861285

From the Visitaviemore.com website:

"The Aviemore and Cairngorms Golf Pass is your personal invitation to experience eight of the most dramatically situated golf coursein the heart of the Scottish Highlands. It allows you to play on a unique range of golf courses with the stunning natural backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains. Memorable Highland hospitality helps complete the package. To play here is an experience that will stay with you forever.@

You can purchase your golf pass from any of the area's eight courses (listed below). The cost is just £20, the pass entitles you to a 30% discount at any of these great courses:

* Spey Valley Golf Course
* Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club
* Craggan Golf Course
* Abernethy Golf Club
* Carrbridge Golf Club
* Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
* Kingussie Golf Club
* Newtonmore Golf Club

Loch Morlich is a great day out for the whole family. It is situated on the Ski road between Aviemore and the Cairngorm Mountain. Ideal for all watersports there is a good centre for sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. Part of the Glenmore Forest Park there are some great walks through the forest and skirting around the Loch.

Glenmore Forest Park
by Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1QU

Tel/Fax 01479 861221

Oh, we forgot that you can Ski at Cairngorm Mountain!

You can check out the current conditions without leaving the comfort of the cottage by going to the Cairngorm Mountain Web Cam page.

These images automatically refresh every 15 minutes between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
Live Webcam of Cairngorm Mountain.

A great 9 hole golf course only minutes from Saddleback Cottage. The full details are on the website or call 01479 821305

Green Fees - Winter 2006/07

Adult £10.00
Junior £ 5.00

Green Fees - Main Season 2007 Adult Junior

Day Ticket Monday to Friday £17.00 £8.50
Late Day Ticket Monday to Friday £10.00 £5.00
Day Ticket Saturday and Sunday £19.00 £9.50
Late Day Ticket Saturday and Sunday £12.00 £6.00

We couldn't find any pictures but there is a new indoor climbing wall in Aviemore so if you have enjoyed climbing at Landmark Centre, heres you next challenge, follow the signposts into Aviemore

www.extreme-dream.com

Day tickets Adults: £ 7.50
These give access to all climbing surfaces for a full day (you can come and go as you like through the day).
Gear hire is not included.

Day Tickets Kids (8-16), Senior and Students: £6.00
This gives access to all climbing surfaces for a full day. Gear Hire is not included. Seniors and Students must have proof of status.

REGISTRATION FEE
50p for day registration
£5.00 for yearly registration

The Cairngorm ski area and funicular is ideal for having fun and walking (although there are some restrictions during the summer if you are walking - you cant use the funicular to skip the start of the walk).


The funicular is a great trip for the kids. If you plan to come to this area more than once its worth becoming a Friend of the Cairngorm.

It's open all year round, except on Christmas Day and during our annual maintenance programme (usually mid-November).

Spring/Summer/Autumn - trains run every 15, or 20 minutes daily
First train up 10.00am (10.20am on Wednesdays)
Last train up 4.20pm
Last train down 5.00pm
(times vary throughout the seasons)

Winter - train and other snowsports uplift open from 9am daily, subject to weather conditions.

TRAVEL HERE BY CAR
If you do drive, they currently operate a voluntary carbon tax scheme which asks for a £1 donation per car - you're very welcome to give more though - it's put towards projects to help manage the mountain area more sustainably, for example with new footpath trails. From Aviemore (just off the A9 main trunk road) take the B970 and follow it all the way to CairnGorm Mountain - it's about 9 miles.

Another great rainy day activity (it doesn't rain that much!) is to get the rod out and go along to Rothiemurchus fish farm. There are a few good activities from just feeding the fish in the farm to having a go at fishing in the novice loch.

The beginner's Loch Package consists of a permit, rod, bait and fishing instruction for £12.50 for an hour. They are reasonably flexible on time spent so it can be 1.5 hours which is a good length of time at this activity. You are quite likely to get a bite or two so its great fun!

The loch is stocked with Rainbow Trout and for the more advanced angler there is lots of variety.

For more information contact the Fishery at Rothiemurchus estate on 01479 810703 or online at www.rothiemurchus.net