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Whisky Trail |
Ideally situated for
day trips to the commercial centres of Aberdeen and Inverness,
the Glen Avon Hotel is also the perfect base to explore the
wild, lonely and austerely beautiful countryside at your feet.
Follow the network of signposted tracks and paths to discover
the enchanting river scenery, woodland and heather moors.
The unpopulated and unspoilt countryside is home to an abundance
of wildlife.
Discover the history of the area with
a visit to the battlefields of Culloden, explore Bronze Age
standing stones, restored watermills and a wealth of magnificent
castles. By contrast explore the delights of the Moray Coast.
Within an hours drive of the hotel, discover tiny fishing
villages, deserted sandy beaches, magnificent sea cliffs and
caves.
The winter months provide ample scope
for Nordic and downhill skiers with Lecht ski field located
only 6 miles away, whilst mountaineers can appreciate the
arctic beauty of the Cairngorms.
hisky  Trail
and sample some of our most famous Malt Whiskies and the only
traditional working Cooperage.
- www.theglenlivet.com
- www.chivas.com
- www.glenfiddich.com
- www.speysidecooperage.co.uk
- www.benromach.com
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| Speyside
Way |
Heralded as one of
the most attractive and popular long distance footpaths, this
extension to the Speyside way takes you from Tomintoul to
Ballindalloch Station. For more information contact:
- Glenlivet Estate Ranger www.crownestate.co.uk/glenlivet
- Tomintoul tourist information centre.
- Moray council countryside Ranger at the Speyside Way visitor
centre, Craigellachie tel +44 (01340) 881-266
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| Local
Shops & Crafts |
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Tomintoul wood carver - Donald Corr www.aanside.co.uk/macbog/index.html
- A'anside studios www.aanside.co.uk
- The Whisky castle www.thewhiskycastle.co.uk
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| Skiing |
Downhill & Nordic
Skiiing are available locally, dry slopes operate all year.
- Lecht Ski centre www.lecht.co.uk
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| Castle
Trail |
Easy access to the
Castle Trail and many historic buildings and antiquities.
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Local Walks
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A huge variety of signposted walks are available from the
gentle to the demanding, rambling to scrambling. Please follow
the Country Code.
- Community organisation www.tomintoul-glenlivet.org
- Glenlivet Estate www.crownestate.co.uk/glenlivet
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| Mountain
Biking |
There are endless
opportunities for mountain biking and biking in general. From
peaceful country lanes beside brooks & farms to vertical
descents with your hair on fire.
- Community organisation www.tomintoul-glenlivet.org
- Glenlivet Estate www.crownestate.co.uk/glenlivet
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| Salmon
& Trout fishing |
Fishing is available
on the local rivers. Daily permits are available in the village.
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| Golf
Courses |
Many of Scotland's
finest Golf courses are within an hours drive of the hotel.
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| Pony
Trekking |
Pony trekking and riding
lessons are available in the village.
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| Offroad
Driving |
Offroad driving and
all terrain vehicles can be found at Boat of Garten and Aviemore.
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| Wildlife |
The variety of animal
habitiats in the region is home to a huge range of bird life,
from crested titis to ptarmigan including the Ospresys at
Loch Garten.
- Wild Farm Safari www.reindeer-company.demon.co.uk
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| Plant
life |
The plant life of the
region is as varied as the terrain and many uncommon plants
may be found such as butterworts, lichen and wild orchids.
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| Shooting |
Stalking & Clay
Pigeon Shooting can be arranged locally. |
