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Travel and accommodation
The Cairngorm Challenge begins at 7am on Saturday 8 September 2012, so check-in and briefing takes place on the evening of Friday 7th September 2012. After the challenge, there is a BBQ and prize-giving, which goes on until 9.30pm. Therefore, participants (and any supporters) will need to book accommodation, and of course work out their travel to the event.
Travel
Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park are easily accessible from all over the UK, by road, rail and air.
To limit the environmental impact of this event, we strongly encourage participants to try and make use of public transport.
The most accessible train station for the Cairngorms National Park is Aviemore. The nearest airport is Inverness, which is serviced by flights from all over the UK.
If you are driving put 'Glenmore' into a route planner. Full details of where and when to meet will be sent out nearer the time.
Accommodation
We have accommodation available at the Badaguish Centre where the event takes place that participants can book
- Forest Lodges - fully equipped luxury lodges set amidst the forest. Costs £24 per person per night on a shared room basis. With a minimum stay of two nights (Friday 7th and Saturday 8th)
- Wigwams- Posh Camping! Cosy heated wooden wigwams that sleep 3-4 people which are fully insulated, double glazed and equipped. Cost £40 per wigwam per night with a minimum of 2 nights stay (Friday 8th and Saturday 9th)
If you would like to book accommodation or discuss please call 0131 314 6645 or email events@barnardos.org.uk
If you prefer to book your own accommodation, you could start with the following options:
- The Glenmore Camping and Caravan site is located opposite Cairngorm Lodge, which is perfectly situated a short walk from the Hub. The camp-site is based beside Loch Morlich, which has a wonderful sandy beach and watersports centre.
- The MacDonald Aviemore Resort lies at the heart of Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park, providing easy access to the Cairngorm Challenge. Have a look at their website to check out availability.
If none of the above venues are suitable, you can have a look at the Aviemore and Cairngorms website, and the Visit Scotland website.
