Wander through woods and along trails, discovering the incredible culture, history and ecology of this special part of the Cairngorms National Park, tasting wild teas, and sharing local stories of kings, witches, fairy folk, highwaymen... and perhaps a Gaelic song or two.
Aviemore Storywalk
A gentle guided adventure close to the centre of Aviemore, exploring woods and trails to find ruins from centuries past, plants and trees and their folklore, creatures great and small, with plenty of hidden gems and untold stories along the way. Includes wild tea tasting.
2.5-3 hours A reasonable level of fitness is required, though we do go slowly. People aged 3-80+ have joined the walk happily! |
Hidden Waterfalls Storywalk
A more adventurous guided walk starting from Aviemore, taking little-known paths to discover the incredible hidden culture, history and ecology a stone's throw from the village. We'll forage for our own wild tea and brew it fresh with stunning views of the Cairngorm mountains.
3.5-4 hours A good level of fitness is required. |
If you're looking for fun and unusual things to do in the Cairngorms off the beaten track, these slow-paced, informal and relaxed adventures are for you! If you fancy exploring, but don't want to trek into the mountains, or fancy knowing more about this stunning part of Strathspey, or learning stories to share with family and friends, or a bit about foraging in a safe environment, this is also for you...
The guided walks stay close to the centre of Aviemore. They're suitable for visitors and locals alike as there's so much to explore right on our doorstep! They're suitable for all ages, families, couples, friends, and wedding or stag and hen do activities. To get a taster of local stories, have a look at the blog.
Walks are run all year round. Walking routes can be adapted for prams, wheelchairs or those with limited mobility; please let me know in advance. Dogs are allowed but only if others booked onto the same walk are okay with this. If you'd like to bring a dog, please let me know ahead of booking.
The guided walks stay close to the centre of Aviemore. They're suitable for visitors and locals alike as there's so much to explore right on our doorstep! They're suitable for all ages, families, couples, friends, and wedding or stag and hen do activities. To get a taster of local stories, have a look at the blog.
Walks are run all year round. Walking routes can be adapted for prams, wheelchairs or those with limited mobility; please let me know in advance. Dogs are allowed but only if others booked onto the same walk are okay with this. If you'd like to bring a dog, please let me know ahead of booking.
Covid-19 update 28 July 2021: Highlands in Level 0
Storywalks are available for booking, and group sizes will remain small, at 8 maximum (more are possible for private walks), and we will continue to follow any hygiene and social distancing guidance.
If there are any changes to the local or national guidelines in Scotland, I will adapt accordingly and post any updates here. For more information, see Mountain Training Scotland and the Scottish Government websites.
Storywalks are available for booking, and group sizes will remain small, at 8 maximum (more are possible for private walks), and we will continue to follow any hygiene and social distancing guidance.
If there are any changes to the local or national guidelines in Scotland, I will adapt accordingly and post any updates here. For more information, see Mountain Training Scotland and the Scottish Government websites.
We had a wonderful morning's walk with Sarah. We learnt a lot about the local trees, wild flowers and history with some very surprising landmarks that we knew nothing about despite living locally. We had two little ones with us and Sarah kept us entertained with wonderful stories along the way, what an adventure, thank you!
Incredible amounts of knowledge from a beautiful voice in a fascinating area. So many hidden gems I didn't know about!
About me
I am a mountain lover and quiet explorer, hailing from Derbyshire, via Norway, Egypt and London. The landscapes, the people (and the reindeer) brought me to the Scottish Highlands, and to Aviemore, which has become my home.
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Work & hireI am an enthusiastic and dedicated freelancer who enjoys working collaboratively. Here's a recent short film on volunteer work for Plantlife Scotland about Strathspey Gaelic dialect words for plants and trees, as part of the Cairngorms Wild Plants Project.
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