Welcome to Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge
Welcome to Nethy Bridge!
Here are a few local treats:
We love this local shop! The nicest people, the best butchers, lots of goodies for the hampers, treats, and gourmet groceries. A must visit to stock up for your holiday, and to take home with you.
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Balliefurth Farm Shop
We love this local shop! The nicest people, the best butchers, lots of goodies for the hampers, treats, and gourmet groceries. A must visit to stock up for your holiday, and to take home with you.
Nethy's local shop for the newspapers, extra firewood, propane for BBQs, the post office and well stocked essentials.
SPAR
Dell RoadNethy's local shop for the newspapers, extra firewood, propane for BBQs, the post office and well stocked essentials.
This is the best bike shop around. Nash, the owner is super passionate about biking in the Cairngorms. Helpful, super knowledgeable about where to go, and everything bike related. We love this place. We love the road biking and the mountain biking in this area!
Located in Boat of Garten. Rentals, repairs and sales - all good.
https://ridecairngorm.com
Ride Scotland
This is the best bike shop around. Nash, the owner is super passionate about biking in the Cairngorms. Helpful, super knowledgeable about where to go, and everything bike related. We love this place. We love the road biking and the mountain biking in this area!
Located in Boat of Garten. Rentals, repairs and sales - all good.
https://ridecairngorm.com
Boat of Garten - All kinds of tasty essential and treats, plus a post office that is always open. The owners are about the loveliest people you could find to run a shop that sells everything from coffees to go, hot sausage rolls and cakes to Gin, Whisky, gourmet chocolate to toilet paper and produce. We love this village shop.
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Boat Of Garten Post Office
Deshar RoadBoat of Garten - All kinds of tasty essential and treats, plus a post office that is always open. The owners are about the loveliest people you could find to run a shop that sells everything from coffees to go, hot sausage rolls and cakes to Gin, Whisky, gourmet chocolate to toilet paper and produce. We love this village shop.
An 18 hole golf course on the banks of the River Spey, Tennis Courts, and a great restaurant and bar.
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Boat Of Garten Golf & Tennis Club
Nethybridge RdAn 18 hole golf course on the banks of the River Spey, Tennis Courts, and a great restaurant and bar.
Hike or bike along part of the Speyside way, which connects Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge to Grantown on Spey, Aviemore, Kingnussie and further. One of our favourite (and the dogs') stretches on the trail is from Boat of Garten into Aviemore where you get gorgeous views of the Cairngorms.
http://www.speysideway.org
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/speyside-way.shtml
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Speyside Way
Speyside WayHike or bike along part of the Speyside way, which connects Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge to Grantown on Spey, Aviemore, Kingnussie and further. One of our favourite (and the dogs') stretches on the trail is from Boat of Garten into Aviemore where you get gorgeous views of the Cairngorms.
http://www.speysideway.org
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/speyside-way.shtml
A great wee trip for kids and train fans, Harry Potter style, to get the train from Broomhill, Nethy Bridge and Boat of Garten into Aviemore. A sceanic trip, with mince pies and mulled wine during the winter, or tea and scones other times of the year.
We have biked to Aviemore with the kids along the Speyside way, then caught this train back to Nethy for a day of adventure.
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I-Railway Strathspey
Dalfaber RoadA great wee trip for kids and train fans, Harry Potter style, to get the train from Broomhill, Nethy Bridge and Boat of Garten into Aviemore. A sceanic trip, with mince pies and mulled wine during the winter, or tea and scones other times of the year.
We have biked to Aviemore with the kids along the Speyside way, then caught this train back to Nethy for a day of adventure.
Our favourite bookshop is in Grantown on Spey. Marjorie, the owner can recommend a book for everyone.
The Bookmark Bookshop
34 High StOur favourite bookshop is in Grantown on Spey. Marjorie, the owner can recommend a book for everyone.
Sightseeing
Abernethy Forest
Great for walking, bird watching, biking, dog walking...
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
good cafe, nice gardens and castle
Glenfiddich Distillery
on the whisky trail
For a bit of history.
Excellent visitor centre.
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Culloden Battlefield station
For a bit of history.
Excellent visitor centre.
Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
For skiing, for hiking, for the view!
Lochindorb
For a wee paddle, bbq, road cycle, and dip in the loch.
Near Kingnussie, this is a good short stop off. It was built by King George II after the second Jacobite rising in 1715 to help keep the rebelling Highlanders in check.
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Ruthven Barracks
Near Kingnussie, this is a good short stop off. It was built by King George II after the second Jacobite rising in 1715 to help keep the rebelling Highlanders in check.
We like this wildlife park because the animals seem to have more space and because the kids love it. Endlessly facinating watching the polar bears, tigers, scottish wild cats, red pandas, monkeys, etc.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
We like this wildlife park because the animals seem to have more space and because the kids love it. Endlessly facinating watching the polar bears, tigers, scottish wild cats, red pandas, monkeys, etc.
Recommendations for food
Nearby restaurants and cafes
Nice food, nice people. Recommend making a reservation. Currently offering wood fired take away pizzas - delish!
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Andersons Restaurant
Deshar RoadNice food, nice people. Recommend making a reservation. Currently offering wood fired take away pizzas - delish!
Fabulous local cafe, a short stroll from the house. Perfect for coffee and cakes, and soups and scones.
Nethy House
Fabulous local cafe, a short stroll from the house. Perfect for coffee and cakes, and soups and scones.
Yummy food and drinks, friendly folk, and a sunny outside courtyard to enjoy. A terrific lunch spot in Grantown on Spey.
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The High St. Merchants
74 High StYummy food and drinks, friendly folk, and a sunny outside courtyard to enjoy. A terrific lunch spot in Grantown on Spey.
KJ's Bothy Bakery in Grantown on Spey - fantastic focaccia sandwiches, cakes, coffees, sourdough bread, and many other treats. Check it out on facebook.
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Mountain Cafe
KJ's Bothy Bakery in Grantown on Spey - fantastic focaccia sandwiches, cakes, coffees, sourdough bread, and many other treats. Check it out on facebook.
Anderson’s Woodfired Pizza
Deshar RoadThe best take out wood fired pizza - YUM!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, good food, good pub. Check out their website, and make a reservation for food, or just pop in for drink by the fire.
https://www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk
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Old Bridge Inn
23 Dalfaber RdLive music, good food, good pub. Check out their website, and make a reservation for food, or just pop in for drink by the fire.
https://www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk
Entertainment & Activities
Kids love it here, even on poor weather days.
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I-Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Kids love it here, even on poor weather days.
Our local ski hill! When the conditions are right, this is amazing!
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Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
Our local ski hill! When the conditions are right, this is amazing!
Lecht 2090
Lecht RoadAnother local ski hill, about a 25 min drive from Nethy.
Great to drop the kids off and have them race each other.
https://aviemorekartraceway.co.uk
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Aviemore Kart Raceway
Great to drop the kids off and have them race each other.
https://aviemorekartraceway.co.uk
Sailing lessons, windsurfing, canoeing down the Spey, a loch to swim in, a beach to play on, a cafe to eat in.
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Sailing lessons, windsurfing, canoeing down the Spey, a loch to swim in, a beach to play on, a cafe to eat in.
If you want to organise kayaking, rafting down rivers, canyoning, ski mountaineering, zip lining, need a guide for any adventure, these are the people to call.
https://www.g2outdoor.co.uk
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G2 Outdoor
If you want to organise kayaking, rafting down rivers, canyoning, ski mountaineering, zip lining, need a guide for any adventure, these are the people to call.
https://www.g2outdoor.co.uk
Parks & Nature
We really cannot say enough about this beloved park; the mountains, the forests, rivers, lochs, all accessible for exploring and adventures.
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Iphaki yaseCairngorms
We really cannot say enough about this beloved park; the mountains, the forests, rivers, lochs, all accessible for exploring and adventures.
Traditional Highland Games, Pipe Bands, the 2nd Saturday of every August.
https://nethybridge.com/abernethy-highland-games/massed-pipe-bands/
Loads of walking and biking trails right out the front door!
Along the river, through the forest, all the way to the Cairngorms.
https://www.cairngorms.co.uk/resource/docs/publications/11102012/CNPA.Paper.1853.Nethy%20Bridge%20Paths.pdf
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/grantown-on-spey.shtml
Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre
Dell RoadTraditional Highland Games, Pipe Bands, the 2nd Saturday of every August.
https://nethybridge.com/abernethy-highland-games/massed-pipe-bands/
Loads of walking and biking trails right out the front door!
Along the river, through the forest, all the way to the Cairngorms.
https://www.cairngorms.co.uk/resource/docs/publications/11102012/CNPA.Paper.1853.Nethy%20Bridge%20Paths.pdf
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/grantown-on-spey.shtml
A small 15th century castle (ruins) are in the middle of this loch, with a lovely and very popular walk around it.
https://rothiemurchus.net/visit/loch-an-eilein/
Loch an Eilein Castle
A small 15th century castle (ruins) are in the middle of this loch, with a lovely and very popular walk around it.
https://rothiemurchus.net/visit/loch-an-eilein/
Local walking and biking straight out the door. Wee ones love the fairy pathway, and trying to spot them around their tiny forest homes.
Abernethy National Nature Reserve
Dell RoadLocal walking and biking straight out the door. Wee ones love the fairy pathway, and trying to spot them around their tiny forest homes.
It is a nice bike ride to Loch Garten for picnics, swims, walks, canoes. RSPB Osprey centre is located here for some bird watching and info.
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Loch Garten
It is a nice bike ride to Loch Garten for picnics, swims, walks, canoes. RSPB Osprey centre is located here for some bird watching and info.
Located between Boat of Garten and Aviemore, you can walk or bike here through Garten woods, or access it from the main road. It is lovely spot for a swim in the summer or ice skate in the winter. Fishing is also popular here.
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Loch Vaa
Located between Boat of Garten and Aviemore, you can walk or bike here through Garten woods, or access it from the main road. It is lovely spot for a swim in the summer or ice skate in the winter. Fishing is also popular here.
Food scene
Nearby lunch stop for walks and bikes in Curr Wood, or as your passing on the main road between Boat of Garten and Grantown on Spey.
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Speyside Centre
Skye of Curr RoadNearby lunch stop for walks and bikes in Curr Wood, or as your passing on the main road between Boat of Garten and Grantown on Spey.