Aviemore, ScotlandLoch VaaLoch AlvieLoch MorlichStrathspeyLandmark Forest Adventure ParkMeall A' Bhuachaille
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Aviemore

Aviemore is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Loch Vaa, Loch Alvie and Loch Morlich.

57.1955° N, 3.8259° WPop. 3,150

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Loch Vaa, lake near Aviemore
Must-see

Loch Vaa

Lake · 6 km

Loch Alvie, lake near Aviemore
Must-see

Loch Alvie

Lake · 6 km

Loch Morlich, lake near Aviemore
Must-see

Loch Morlich

Lake · 10 km

Places near Aviemore by type

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One day from Aviemore

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aviemore
  2. Loch Vaalake · 45 min
  3. Landmark Forest Adventure Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Strathspeyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Loch Morlichlake · 45 min
  6. Loch Alvielake · 45 min
  7. Back in Aviemore
Today’s loopAviemoreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aviemore?

Loch Vaa (lake, about 6 km), Loch Alvie (lake, about 6 km), Loch Morlich (lake, about 10 km), Glenmore Forest Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Strathspey (viewpoint, about 11 km), Landmark Forest Adventure Park (park, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aviemore?

75 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 2 treks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aviemore?

Strathspey, about 11 km by road; Meall A' Bhuachaille (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aviemore?

Castle Roy, about 17 km by road; Ruthven Barracks (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aviemore?

Start in Aviemore, visit Loch Vaa, then Landmark Forest Adventure Park, then Strathspey, then Loch Morlich, then Loch Alvie, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.