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ROCK & MOUNTAIN

The UK has many fantastic hills, crags, and mountains, both accessible and remote, and with lots of adventure to offer. Whether it’s hillwalking, scrambling, rock climbing, or camping, try out a new way to experience them with our Instructors.

HILL & MOUNTAIN SKILLS

If you enjoy walking and spending time in the outdoors, but want to develop the skills and confidence to explore independently off the beaten path, then this 2-day course will do just that!

DISCOVER SCRAMBLING

Scrambling terrain (anything ‘hands out of pockets’!) can open up new and interesting routes into the mountains. Learn the knowledge and movement skills to unlock new adventures

DISCOVER ROCK CLIMBING

Get a taste of the challenge and fun that rock climbing can offer you. We’ll look at some key skills to get you started, and once you’ve tried climbing with us you’ll be hooked and ready for more!

DISCOVER NAVIGATION

If you haven’t used a map and compass before but want to be self-reliant navigating in the hills, this one day course is ideal. It can also be combined with our Mountain Navigation course for a more substantial foundation in this key skill

CAIRNGORMS WILD CAMPING

Whether it’s to enable longer adventures, to experience nights under the starts in remote locations, or just to spend more time outdoors. Learn to wild camp responsibly and expand your horizons in the outdoors

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain biking can let you explore further into the outdoors, with as little or as much technical challenge as you like! Whether your mountain biking adventure looks like nice flowy trails around the forest and loch or developing skills for technical features, our Instructors can give you the support and personalised coaching you’re looking for.

DISCOVER CYCLING IN THE CAIRNGORMS

A one-day friendly experience for beginners looking to explore our local area and see what biking has to offer

INTRO TRAIL: E-BIKES

For the new or lapsed mountain bikers who wants support getting started on their e-bike

INTRO TRAIL: NATURAL TRAILS

Discover a world of mountain bike adventures exploring the natural trails of the Cairngorms.

INTRO: TRAIL CENTRE

Ideal for the new or lapsed mountain biker looking to discover or get better use of purpose-built trail centres

TRAIL RIDING

Build the foundations for an exciting future of mountain biking adventures with this 2-day course.

PADDLESPORTS

Experience the outdoors from a different perspective on the water! Whether you’re intrigued by the potential to connect with nature on coastal journeys, want to experience the peace of canoe expeditions, or are looking for excitement on white water. These are our 2-day Discover courses which require no previous experience and are ideal for trying something new. Looking for a solid foundation to get you started for independent adventures? We also offer 5-day Introductions to sea kayaking, white water kayaking, and open canoeing as well!

DISCOVER STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING

A one-day Stand Up Paddleboarding experience. Have fun on the water with the support of an experienced Instructor to keep you safe and teach you the essentials

DISCOVER WHITE WATER KAYAKING

Discover the exhilaration and adventure of white water kayaking. We’ll help you go from your first strokes of a paddle to taking on your first rapids!

DISCOVER OPEN CANOEING

A one-day open canoeing experience, perfect for trying out this versatile craft for the first time and exploring our local rivers and lochs.

DISCOVER SEA KAYAKING

A perfect 2-day experience to discover the adventures that sea kayaking can take you on.

DISCOVER PADDLESPORTS

Interested in heading out on the water, and discovering paddlesports adventures? Over 5-days you’ll get to try paddling a variety of crafts,

INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING

The UK has fantastic coastline and islands to explore, and sea kayak is the perfect way to experience it. This 5-day course covers the key skills and includes an overnight self-sufficient camping trip

GLENMORE BLOG

Autumn & Winter Webinars

Winter is on its way, and as the season approaches we’re here to help you get ready with our series of free webinars and online Q&A sessions. Explore them below and register for any that suit you. These sessions are delivered on Teams and won’t be recorded, but you can keep an eye on our […]

Glenmore Lodge

Oct 08.1 min read

New MTB Trail in Aviemore

Find out about a new trail in the Aviemore area, created by the Badenoch & Strathspey Trail Association.

Emma Holgate

Sep 19.4 min read

Glenmore Lodge & Martin Moran Foundation Announce Partnership

Glenmore Lodge, sportscotland National Outdoor Training Centre, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Martin Moran Foundation (MMF). The partnership is aimed at delivering opportunities for programme participants to develop their skills and pursue qualifications with scholarship support.

Glenmore Lodge

Sep 02.2 min read

Racking Up: Choosing Climbing Gear

Wondering how to kit your rack out with the right gear for your climbing ambitions? Senior Instructor Alex Parmenter shares some top tips and advice to think about when choosing your gear to suit the climb you're headed out to do.

Alex Parmenter

Aug 07

Water Supply Repair

Work starts on the 15th August to repair and improve our existing water supply. The current weir structure which provides water to our Centre is in a poor state of repair and condition. Surveys have demonstrated that the structures are likely to fail in the short term without significant refurbishment work. Planning permission was granted […]

Glenmore Lodge

Aug 06

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