Enjoy the outdoors
Comfortable group accommodation
Alltnacriche
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, 5 minutes from Aviemore, Alltnacriche is a well-equipped residential centre ideal for outdoor activities for schools, with a beautiful hillside setting, accessible from the A9. The centre is surrounded by park and woodland, has superb on-site facilities with a wide range of activities coupled with a range of inspiring visitor options nearby. We have an established team of experienced staff and work with just one group at a time giving you all the freedom you need to make your trip a success.
Accommodation
Alltnacriche accommodates up to 58 people in 12 bunk-bedded dorms and single rooms and has an accessible dorm on the ground floor. Unless your group is very small, you will be the only guests. In the main house, there is a comfortable lounge, conservatory and dining area. There is a separate meeting room with full audio-visual facilities, a large sports hall and games room. Many of the activities are on-site, minimising travel times. Activities are operated within our safety management system and we hold an AALA licence.
Before your stay, we ask for detailed information about pupils’ needs, including dietary requirements, and will tailor the programme to your educational experiences and outcomes. We understand our activities and will advise which will be best for the season and the age range. We offer a parents' information event at your school.
Activities
At Alltnacriche we offer two main types of activity either 1 and half hour taster sessions or more in depth 3-hour sessions.
Here is our full list of on-site 1 ½ hour options;
The following can be done as 3-hour sessions;
Additionally, we offer full activity days – either an offsite adventure day featuring elements like Canoeing, Trail Biking, Abseiling or Walking for £10 per person or Bushcraft skills days (no additional cost) consisting of activities like wood carving, fire lighting, shelter building, foraging and more all rolled into one day.
Of course, all of this is weather dependent, as should the need arise we will consult with you or the lead teacher on the residential to arrange the best alternative to meet your needs.
Food
We provide full catering for mid-week school bookings and this is included in any quote. This includes all main meals and snacks throughout the stay.
As part of the tailored approach to the residential you get to choose the main meals that best suit the group from a wide selection and all allergens and diets will be catered for.
Packages and Pricing
We have a wide range of options for you to choose from including;
...all specific to your group's desired experiences and outcomes
To give you a clear idea of the costs we have included our pricelists below. The low season runs from the October holidays until Easter and the High season for the rest of the year.
The pricing is per child with VAT not applicable and teachers/supporting adults not charged within normal ratios.
- Alltnacriche Outdoor Centre
Lynwilg, Near Aviemore, PH22 1PZ
"The leaders and the food were great and the activities were fun."
Young person, about Alltnacriche
4 February 2022

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