Highland

Aviemore

Aviemore is a resort town in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands with ski slopes at CairnGorm Mountain and year-round outdoor activities. The town serves as the main gateway to the Cairngorms and lies on the Strathspey steam railway between Boat of Garten and Broomhill.

1 beach1 walk

Taking your dog to Aviemore

Beach access: Year-round
Dog walks: 1
Nearest vet: 11.8 miles
Nearby towns: 1

Beaches near AviemoreSee all 1 beach

Beach

Loch Morlich Beach

Glenmore, Highland

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Walks from AviemoreSee all 1 walk

Walk · Woodland/Forest

Loch an Eilein Circular

Aviemore, Highland

4.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead

Loch an Eilein Circular is a 4.5-mile walk through ancient Caledonian pine forest around a loch with a ruined island castle in the Cairngorms National Park. Dogs are welcome off-lead on the forest paths. The flat lochside trail is suitable for all dog sizes. Dogs can access the water from the gravel shore.

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