GLENMORE LODGE in the Cairngorms, Scotland is the Scottish National Outdoor Training Centre for outdoor activity courses and holidays in rock climbing, hillwalking, mountaineering, ski-touring, kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, first aid, orienteering and teambuilding, all year round.

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What is Glenmore Lodge?

Glenmore Lodge is Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre; our aim is to offer world class training in outdoor adventure sports and encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors more often. This is both through personal skills courses, providing individuals with the confidence to enjoy their sport themselves as well as through qualification courses, ensuring that the next generation of outdoor instructors are trained to the highest possible standards. We offer courses of all levels in over 10 different disciplines ensuring there is something to interest everyone.

Glenmore Lodge is a fun and welcoming environment; everyone is welcome from the beginner to the expert. We take pride in helping you to develop your personal skills, whatever level you might be at. You will never be made to feel like you don’t belong.

Our areas of expertise are:

Mountain Sport:

Rock climbing, ice climbing, navigation skills, winter/summer mountain skills, ski touring/ mountaineering, mountain biking.

Paddlesport:

Sea kayaking, surf kayaking, river kayaking, open boating.

Paddlesport Qualification Courses:

BCU Qualifications, BCU Coach Qualifications, BCU Performance Awards, BCU Safety Training Courses.

First Aid and Rescue:

Swiftwater rescue, mountain rescue, first aid, paddlesport and climbing.

Our location

Glenmore Lodge is situated at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park just 8 miles from Aviemore. Our location provides immediate access to Britain’s most extensive and iconic high mountain range as well as the best rivers and lochs Scotland has to offer. The proximity to such great locations means you spend less time driving and more time learning and developing, ensuring you get great value for money…plus some pretty stunning scenery.

Our reputation

Glenmore Lodge has been operating for over 60 years. In that time we have developed an international reputation for delivering truly first class instruction. Don’t just take our word for it though. 99% of our guests say they would do another course at the centre and over 35% of all guests are repeat customers.

Our reputation for customer service has also been recognised by the Hospitality Industry. In June 2011 we acheived the standard required to receive the Hospitality Assured mark. This award is championed by the Institute of Hospitality and supported by the British Hospitality Association. It is awarded to businesses that put the customer first and focus on customer service throughout their entire business. Click here for more details.

Why choose us?

We are proud to say there are many reasons why our customers return:

Quality of instruction - knowledgeable, clear, concise, friendly and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Our instructors work hard to ensure you get what you want out of the course, not what we want to teach you.
Quality of equipment - we know most people don’t own all the kit they need, or want to travel with it, especially as a beginner. That’s why our Stores is stocked full of the latest high quality equipment, regularly replaced and available for you to borrow for free.
Quality of our food and accommodation - to learn properly you need to be relaxed. That’s why we provide hotel standard rooms, a relaxing bar area and food designed to fill you up before, during and after a hard day.
Our location - Cairngorm National Park has the most stunning scenery: once you have visited us, you’ll be back to experience more. Not only is it great to look at, but it also provides a ‘green gymnasium’ right on our doorstep.
UK prices are all inclusive - although at first glance we may not be the cheapest, once you start to factor in all the extras you receive at no cost, you can see that we offer great value for money. You need only pay once and you won’t find yourself having to pay for extras.

What is included?

We offer a hassle free all-inclusive experience. All accommodation, food and equipment are included in the price as well as travel to and from the activity. We will even pick you up and drop you off at the local station before and after your course. You only need money for the bar and an evening meal if you arrive the night before the course starts.

Are we value for money?

As a national centre we have a remit from the Scottish government to provide and enhance outdoor activity, encouraging more people to expereince the outdoors more often. To achieve that we seek to provide the best possible value for money, delivering top quality instruction, kit & facilities with a not for profit ethos.

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