Arden House, activities in the area.



WINTER & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Kingussie is part of the newly created Cairngorms National Park and there are so many activities available it is not easy to decide what to do first. Here is a small list to start with:
	*SKIING:* From Kingussie, there are several different skiing areas, which can all be reached in a day. The nearest is the famous Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area (approximately 18 miles North) and further East is the popular Lecht resort.
	WALKING: From Kingussie, there are walks for all ages and abilities. The Cairngorm and Monadliath mountains are a short distance away together with beautiful walks around the many Lochs and forests in the area. There are plenty of guide books/leaflets available to find the walk to suite you.
	Wildlife/Birdwatching: the Osprey Center at the Boat of Garten is renowned for the Osprey as the popularity at Loch Garten continues to soar. In 2006 three chicks were sucessfully reared at the reserve by resident Lovebirds Henry and EJ. This is not the only wildlife that can be found in the area, Red Squirrels, Golden Eagles, and many other fantastic wildlife can be found in the Highlands of Scotland.
	*FISHING:* The River Spey is one of the finest rivers in Scotland for Salmon and Trout fishing. There are also many Lochs close by and a fish farm for all ages to enjoy. Fishing permits can be arranged locally.
	*GOLF:* Golfers heaven with an 18 hole course at Kingussie, Newtonmore, Boat of Garten to name but a few in the area. Also Scotlands new and exclusive Championship Golf Course, Spey Valley in Aviemore only opened in 2006.
	*HORSERIDING / TREKING :* An alternative way to see the beautiful Mountains, Lochs and Countryside. The nearest centre is at Newtonmore and there is also one at Alvie Stables.
	*WATERSPORTS:* If water sports are for you then we have Loch Insh and Loch Morlich where you can windsurf, sail, canoe or just splash about. Both centres have hiring facilities together with full instruction packages.
	*MOUNTAIN BIKING / CYCLING:* Take in the countryside and views by exploring some of the trails and tracks in the area, stopping off for a picnic by the side of the river or Loch. Hiring of bikes can be arranged locally as well as any bike repairs that are needed. Just a few miles up the road we have the world famous WolfTrax, this is a man made course suitable for all levels. This course is used by many in preparation for the world mountain bike championships which are being held in Fort William in 2007, only 45 miles away.
	*CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING / STALKING:* If this is your way of relaxing, there are plenty of Estates where we can arrange a days Stalking or an hours Clay Pigeon Shooting.
We can arrange any of the above activities and we have storage for bikes, ski's etc and a small drying room for those damp days.