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Active Sports in the Cairngorms Park

For the outdoor enthusiast the Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone. It boasts numerous mountain-biking trails, hundreds of picturesque mountain walks, seasonal rock climbs of varying difficulty and superb horse-riding.

Cairngorms Mountain Biking

The park offers the serious mountain biker a wide range of trails. The route through Rothiemurchus Forest is relatively easy, while Glen Feshie is highly recommended. Lairig An Laoigh is quite a bit tougher however. Inverdruie just outside Aviemore is a good place to start, as is Glenmore Lodge. From here you can head through the Ryvoan Pass, around the Kincardine Hills and back over the Sluggan Pass to Loch Morlich.The Wolftrax Centre in Laggan is perhaps best-known for its fearsome four-mile double black diamond descent with the infamous Heart of Darkness section but there are plenty of routes for the novice and intermediate. The 25-mile Corrieyairack Pass route needs a bit more stamina however. The Lecht ski area also has two new descents with chair-lifts, perfect for the slightly less active biker.

Logie Farm near Grantown-on-Spey offers expert tuition and a choice of long or short hacks, while the Millhorn Riding Centre in Angus is easily accessible. Perhaps better-known are the trekking centres at Carrbridge, Kingussie and Newtonmore. All cater for families and are TRSS-approved. For a six-day trail-riding adventure try the Tomintoul Centre on the Glenlivet Estate. The Haflinger Centre in Laggan offers child-friendly pony treks while the Alvie Estate just south of Aviemore offers all types of treks.

Amongst a wide range of active sports, Aviemore now has its own climbing wall. There are grades to suit all levels and a viewing gallery for the less brave. The same company has also just introduced its dry river raiders gorge course. Just south of the town, the Northern Corries offer excellent summer and winter climbing. There are also routes on the CairnGorm itself as well as in the Loch A'an Basin and at Eagle Ridge, Lochnagar, on Royal Deeside. Active Outdoor Pursuits in Newtonmore supervise rock climbing and gorge scrambling in the central Highlands. Glenmore Lodge is also a great place for the odd lesson.

There are plenty of easy walks on the Rothiemurchus Estate around Loch Morlich. Low level mountain routes on Laraigh Ghru are more challenging, while the adventurous hiker will find an expedition into the Loch A'an Basin. The Speyside Way is one of four official Long Distance Routes in Scotland. Royal Deeside has a great Deeside walking group. Both mountain-bikers and walkers should visit Newtonmore for the Wildcat Trail. For planning any Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park walk or hike check out Walking Highlands. For mountain guiding, check out Sandy Allan's IFMGA guides at Team Ascent. For long walks why not try the T he East Highland Way, a new long distance walk that connects Fort William with the ski and mountain resort of Aviemore. Beallich is a health and activity provider offer a unique combination of yoga, mountaineering and massage.

Highland Adventure offer the choice of two very different off road quad-bike treks in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Rothiemurchus also offers quad treks along forest and moorland tracks in the Aviemore area. Deeside activities park uses Honda quad-bikes that are easy to master and they of course provide safety gear and experienced instructors. Bikes are available for 8-year-olds and over. The Lecht summer park also offers outdoor quad-biking and carting.

Landmark Forest Park is a fantastic place for kids and adults, and is not to be missed. Magical forest trails include a walk through the tree tops and down water slides. The Fun House at the Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel is great for a rainy day. There is also a day-care centre and crèche. The Working Sheepdog centre is based on Leault Farm, Kincraig, and is only seven miles from Aviemore. It's a great place for dog-loving kids. Also the Cairngorms Huskies and Reindeer centre are a must. You'll enjoy a great day out at the Highland Wildlife Park, while the Deeside Activity Park now offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits for children. Try out the Inflatable Fun Factory and swimming pool flumes located in the McDonald's resort in Aviemore. For outdoor fun why not book into the Active Kids Spirit it is run by a young and lively husband and wife team, Tracey and Ian Pullen, who have many years experience of working in outdoor activities.