Walking

Newtonmore, which is at the Southern part of Badenoch and Strathspey, is close to the geographical centre of Scotland and unquestionably, in terms of ease of access to all the main walking areas, the practical centre. It is renowned for the variety of walking which is available and the village has recently created 'The Wildcat Centre', where visitors can obtain information on a vast range of walks throughout the local area and further a field. 

The area now referred to as Monarch of the Glen Country follows the valley of the River Spey for about 30 miles  from Laggan and Newtonmore in the South to Nethy Bridge in the north and is bounded by the Cairngorm mountains in the east and the Monadhliaths to the west. 

Throughout the area there is a range and variety of walks to suit everybody, experienced or novice. Whether you enjoy the high level mountain tops of the Cairngorms, the open ground of the moors, or the wooded forest trails of Glenmore & Inshriach... you will be spoilt for choice. 

Many publications are readily available from the Wildcat Centre in Newtonmore's Main Street, and other outlets. A few are listed below. 

The Wildcat Trail -  A folder of loose sheets, al! printed in full colour, with photographs and full descriptions of each route. There are a total of 16 walks all starting, from the village, including the new 10k Wildcat Trail, a circuit of the village and its environs.

The booklet, published by Newtonmore Community Woodland Trust, costs £2.50.
Full details of the wildcat trail can be found on the Newtonmore Community Web Site

Some Low Level Walks in Strathspey  
Cairngorm Walks  
Walks Speyside