Carbridge is attractive small village popular for walking and cycling. The village takes its name from the Old Packhorse Bridge which crosses the River Dulnain in the village centre.
You can still see the bridge, although due to its age and condition, it is no longer possible to cross. Built in 1717, it is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands. It has extremely steep approaches from either side and almost defies gravity in staying up.
Carrbridge village centre
Old Packhorse Bridge
LANDMARK FOREST ADVENTURE PARK
This popular attraction is based around the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest. This excellent family day out includes a tower to climb, high ropes course, wild water coasters, dinosaur kingdom, harness climbing, skydive, aerial net, climbing wall, red squirrel trail, bamboozeleum and much more.
The park is at the south end of the village and is a pleasant 25-minute walk from the station. Most visitors spend at least five hours at the park. There are places to eat on site.
There aren't actual bears here - for those you need the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie
You can't cool off in this fountain but inside there are wild water coasters
There are a range of paths available from half a mile to three miles, covering the river, the railway, woods and a viewpoint.
River Dulnain
Walking distances to accommodation given from the train station
Carrbridge Hotel (0.72 miles/1.15 km)
Reviews: 4.0 on Google, 3.5 on TripAdvisor
Cairn Hotel (0.75 miles/1.46 km)
Reviews: 4.6 on Google, 4.4 on TripAdvisor
Dalrachney Lodge Hotel (0.91 miles/1.46 km)
Reviews: 5.0 on Google, 4.7 on TripAdvisor
For something a bit different, how about a holiday park with everything on site: accommodation, food, leisure, and walks.
Macdonald Lochanhully Resort (1.54 miles/2.47 km)
Stays of 2 or 3 nights or more. Either 30 minutes' walk from the station, or 20 minutes' walk into the village plus 1 minute bus journey. See Stagecoach service 37 and X37 (Carrbridge to Aviemore). Alight at stop 'Carrbridge, Lochanhully Lodges'.
Reviews: 4.2 on Google, 3.7 on TripAdvisor
Grill Room and Bar, Carrbridge Hotel
Reviews including accommodation: 4.0 on Google, 3.5 on TripAdvisor
Reviews including accommodation: 4.6 on Google, 4.4 on TripAdvisor
Reviews: 4.4 on Google, 4.1 on TripAdvisor
Run by Cairn Hotel, this horsebox next to the village car park opened in summer 2025. We enjoyed a cinnamon swirl from here.
Page last updated 3 September 2025