Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Inverness Airport |
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| Train station | Aviemore 9.00 km |
| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
Boat-of-Garten is well placed just off the national rail and road network (A9, A95). It is located in one of the areas of the Cairngorm National Park most easily accessible by public transport, with connections in the village for bus and rail travel.
By Rail – The nearest mainline railway station is in Aviemore; 6 miles away on the main London - Edinburgh - Inverness mainline. There is a sleeper service which leaves London in the evening – so, you can even go to sleep and wake up in the heart of the cairngorms!
By Road – Most guests arrive from the south (Edinburgh / Glasgow vis Perth). Travelling north from Perth on the A9, turn right off the A9 at the Grantown on Spey / Carrbridge junction (A95) north of Aviemore. Follow the signs for Boat of Garten.
Activities near Boat of Garten
| Sports | Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Skiing – property near ski resort, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking holidays, Rural or countryside holidays, City breaks, Cycling holidays |
Getting around
Getting around By Bicycle - too many off-road cycle routes to mention, including in the National Park and on Speyside Way. Many village-to-village tracks. National Cycle Route 7 passes through the village. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Boat of Garten is located in one of the areas of the Cairngorm National Park most easily accessible by public transport, with nearby connections for bus, rail and air travel. Whilst a car is not essential, there may be certain activities / locations not accessible by the following links By Rail – Nearest mainline station: Aviemore (on London - Edinburgh - Inverness mainline) By Steam Train - Station in Boat of Garten. Shuttles to Aviemore By Bus - Service 37 goes to Aviemore, Grantown on Spey, Carrbridge and Inverness.