Carrbridge
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Named for its River Dulnain crossing, Carrbridge grew into a village following the 1898 opening of the Aviemore to Inverness railway line. Its iconic 18th-century stone bridge remains at the village centre to this day.
Bordered by woodlands that provide walking and cycling opportunities for all, the village almost disappears when viewed from above. This aerial view is available to anyone who climbs the 105 steps to the top of the forest tower at Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge’s biggest attraction since the 1970s.
Carrbridge caters to visitors and locals alike with shops, a wide range of accommodation options, a primary school, a playpark, and a selection of places to eat and drink. Sports enthusiasts enjoy the playing field, bowling club and bike jumps.
This is a village with a strong community spirit. Among other initiatives, local volunteers run two long-standing annual events. Carve Carrbridge celebrates Scotland’s top chainsaw carving talent, while the Golden Spurtle contest pits global porridge makers against each other in the world championships. Volunteers also run Carrbridge’s village hall, a hub of year-round activity.
With quick access to the A9 and its own train station, Carrbridge is popular with commuters who work in Inverness (24 miles north) or further afield. Heading south, Aviemore is 6.5 miles by road, or ten miles by bike or foot on National Cycle Route 7.
Named for its River Dulnain crossing, Carrbridge grew into a village following the 1898 opening of the Aviemore to Inverness railway line. Its iconic 18th-century stone bridge remains at the village centre to this day.
Bordered by woodlands that provide walking and cycling opportunities for all, the village almost disappears when viewed from above. This aerial view is available to anyone who climbs the 105 steps to the top of the forest tower at Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge’s biggest attraction since the 1970s.
Carrbridge caters to visitors and locals alike with shops, a wide range of accommodation options, a primary school, a playpark, and a selection of places to eat and drink. Sports enthusiasts enjoy the playing field, bowling club and bike jumps.
This is a village with a strong community spirit. Among other initiatives, local volunteers run two long-standing annual events. Carve Carrbridge celebrates Scotland’s top chainsaw carving talent, while the Golden Spurtle contest pits global porridge makers against each other in the world championships. Volunteers also run Carrbridge’s village hall, a hub of year-round activity.
With quick access to the A9 and its own train station, Carrbridge is popular with commuters who work in Inverness (24 miles north) or further afield. Heading south, Aviemore is 6.5 miles by road, or ten miles by bike or foot on National Cycle Route 7.
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Carrbridge
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Elevation
259m
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Find out more about Carrbridge
Visit www.carrbridge.com, community-run website about all things Carrbridge.
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There are only 532 capercaillie left in the UK. Over 85% of those birds live in a handful of forests in the Cairngorms National Park.
The species is protected under UK law, which makes it a criminal offence to disturb them whilst they are breeding. Breeding season lasts from 1 April to 31 August. Capercaillie need all our help to survive so please #LekItBe and don't go looking for capercaillie.
Latest update: Some male birds are displaying in prominent places near to other breeding capercaillie to attract the attention of females. Visitors are advised to take particular care as birds may also attack you as their testosterone levels are high. There have already been incidents of people being injured by the birds so please follow the signs in place for your own safety too.
In particular, members of the public are being advised not to use the following paths into Abernethy Forest from Glenmore and Nethy Bridge during early mornings (before 8.30am) over the next few weeks to avoid disturbing breeding capercaillie:
- Ryvoan Bothy to Forest Lodge path
- Vehicle access track to Forest Lodge
- Dell Road to Forest Lodge track
- Forest Lodge to Rynettin path
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