Activities
There are hundreds of kilometres of estate track around Braemar which can be followed on foot or on bike. Many of these are ancient Rights of Way, passing old crofts, mills and steadings and giving opportunity to delve into the rich history of the area. There are over 30 Munros in the immediate vicinity of Braemar and it is an excellent centre for undertaking long distance walks to Speyside, the Angus Glens and westward to Blair Atholl.
Glenshee Ski Centre, a 10 minute drive from Braemar, is Scotland's largest winter resort. Ski tourers and mountaineers enjoy the rolling plateaux around Glenshee, or head for the higher Cairngorm tops for classic traverses on their high summits. The Braemar area also hosts a core of telemark skiers; the area offers excellent touring and descents with a snow season that can last from November through to May.
Braemar is an excellent base for cyclists and there are many mountain tracks easily accessable. Cycle hire is also available locally from Cycle Highlands (see links page). We have secure facilities for bike storage. We have extensive information on local walks, activities and history in all of our rooms.
Braemar has the highest 18 hole golf course in the UK where golf can be enjoyed on a very well maintained and interesting course amidst the spectacular scenery of upper Deeside. The cost for 18 holes, a day or week ticket is very reasonable and clubs and carts may be hired at the premises.
