Group Accommodation in Newtonmore
If you are looking for a place for your group to stay as well as booking some fantastic outdoor activities, then look no further. Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre provides accommodation in Newtonmore just 16 miles from Aviemore. Our lodge is located in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park. Craigower Lodge provides accommodation in the perfect year round location for all outdoor activities including mountain, water and snow sports. In addition, there is an abundance of low and high level walks and cycle routes are within walking distance. Love wildlife and nature? Being surrounded by nature walks, forest trails and river side paths you are spoilt for choices of places to explore.
The comfortable Lodge accommodates up to 75 people and can be split into 2 halves, both with their own lounges, dining areas and kitchens. It is the perfect place for all types of groups to get together.
The Lodge is available for groups who are joining us for activity days or training courses. Contact us at info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com to find out more about our activity and accommodation packages..
Activities to do during your stay
Within 30 minutes of Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre Newtonmore, you can access around 50 Munros in the Newtonmore & Aviemore area, three of which you can walk to from our doorstep! We offer guided hill walking and scrambling trips, the Fiacaill Ridge Scramble, Cairngorm 4000ers, Cairngorm Mountain Adventure and Ben Nevis Summit are to name but a few.
We have some of Scotland’s finest rivers for Canoeing, Kayaking and White Water Rafting including the River Garry, River Findhorn and River Spey. Canyoning is also one of our most popular activities, and we have options to suit everyone.
In addition to this, we are only 30 minutes drive from Cairngorm Mountain ski area and 45 minutes from the Nevis Range, so during the winter we offer Skiing and Snowboarding lessons, Ski Touring Courses and Winter Skills Courses.
Facilities provided at our Newtonmore accommodation:
- 75 beds in 12 dorm style bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Well stocked self catering kitchens or full board options for larger groups
- 5 family rooms
- Drying room
- Gardens with BBQ & picnic area
- Shared bathroom facilities
- 2 lounges
- Dining rooms
Things to do in Newtonmore!
Alongside the adventurous activities and outdoor centre accommodation that we offer, Newtonmore has many other visitor attractions and things to do!
- Highland Folk Museum: At the Highland Folk Museum visitors experience a flavour of how Highland people lived and worked from the 1700s up until the 1960s. The museum village was a film location in the first series of Outlander. Open daily, but has seasonal restrictions.
- Shinty: Newtonmore are currently the top team in Scotland. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in a home match at the Eileen.
- Wild Cat Nature Trail: Explore Newtonmore with a 10km waymarked path encircling the village. Pick up a challenge map and see how many wild cats you can spot!
- Clan Macpherson Museum: Uncover the history of the Macpherson Clan. Open daily, but may have seasonal restrictions.
- From our accommodation in Newtonmore, you can drive or cycle to Aviemore, where you can head up to Cairngorm Mountain for some summer or winter sports. Alternatively, Rothiemurchus Forest provides some excellent family venues for walking and mountain biking.
Badenoch Angling Association; Fishing Permits
The River Spey is one of the most popular rivers for people to fish. The Association controls fishing on the River Spey from the mouth of the River Tromie to the Spey Dam at Laggan. If you wish during your stay to get a permit please head to the Badenoch Angling Association official website.
Craigower Lodge (Newtonmore) Accommodation Costs:
Our accommodation rates are listed below. Please contact us to check availability (info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com).
Guests at the lodge must be booked on at least one of our activity days per 2 night stay.
Check-in is from 17:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
| Whole Centre (S/C) up to 75 guests | £1,650 per night |
| Half Centre (S/C) (up to 35 guests) | £850 per night |
