When is this event?
The Lairig Ghru is a category C Long Hill Race run over 43km between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore. This classic race takes place in a spectacular setting and follows an historic drove road rising to 835m between some of the highest peaks in Britain.
A significant proportion of the race fees are donated to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, therefore any additional donations are much appreciated.
2024 Entry
£25.00. Online entry only, via the link above.
There are a maximum of 250 places. Once full we will run a waiting list. There will be no on the day entires.
All proceeds of the race, once costs are accounted for, go to charitable organisations, primarily the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. If you are unable to attend you will receive a £15 refund (up to 3 weeks before race date, no refund will be given after this date).
Entry to the race will open on Friday 29th March at 6pm. You can enter via the link on this page or directly via the Protay website https://protay.co.uk/events/lairig-ghru-2024/
www.deesiderunners.com or facebook
Sponsored by Fred.Olsen Renewables, Cairngorm to Coast (aka C2C) is a 100km* hike and bike challenge that takes place against the backdrop of the magnificent Cairngorm National Park and along the beautiful scenery of the Dava Way. Taking you from the heights of the Highlands to the coast of Moray; it’s the area’s most gruelling but stunning challenge event. heck out our website for full information www.outfitmoray.com/cairngorm-to-coast/
Please make sure you have read and understand the information contained in our Cairngorm to Coast page and have looked through the FAQ page BEFORE you complete your entry form and payment.
(*all distances are approx)
Date: 25th May 2024
Meet Point: Transport departs from Moray Coast Medical Centre, Lossiemouth or The Square, Grantown on Spey
Hike & Bike Depart: 7am sharp
Bike Only Depart: 9am sharp
Finish: by 9pm at Windswept Brewing Co, Lossiemouth
100 places available:
Hike only: 10
Hike & bike: 50
Bike only: 40
The table below shows the different entry levels and corresponding prices, including sponsorship requirements for the Outfit Moray fundraising places. Please note fundraising places are for those raising funds for Outfit Moray only, if you are raising funds for another charity, please use the pay to play places.
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This is the perfect Tri…to give it a go!
Check out our website for full information – www.try-tri.co.uk
Venue – Craig MacLean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey, Cromdale Road, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HU.
Individual Entries – The triathlon is open to all individuals over the age of 11 on race day (children under 11 may enter as part of a team). Please note that if you are 15 or under you will need to be accompanied by an adult on the bike section due to it being on open roads.
Please also note that if you are 15 and under it is advised that you are accompanied on the run section (it can be by an adult on a mountain bike or running next to you).
Team Relay Entries
Teams of 3: Team relay event is generally for teams of three with each member participating in one discipline.
Teams of 2: It is perfectly feasible to participate in a team of two, or indeed as part of two teams – you will need to work out the logistics to do this though!
Children’s Entries – please see our How to Enter page on our website for information on children’s entries…
Craig MacLean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey, Cromdale Road, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HU.
Individual Entries
The triathlon is open to all individuals over the age of 11 on race day (children under 11 may enter as part of a team). Please note that if you are 15 or under you will need to be accompanied by an adult on the bike section due to it being on open roads.
Please also note that if you are 15 and under it is advised that you are accompanied on the run section (it can be by an adult on a mountain bike or running next to you).
Team Relay Entries
Teams of 3: Team relay event is generally for teams of three with each member participating in one discipline.
Teams of 2: It is perfectly feasible to participate in a team of two, or indeed as part of two teams – you will need to work out the logistics to do this though!
Join us as we ❄️ Welcome Winter ❄️ at this *free annual community event at the Aviemore Ice Rink, located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort on Friday 15th December from 4pm to 10pm.
We will be celebrating all there is to love about the winter season here in the Cairngorms National Park at our Annual Winter Launch Festival. There will be BBQ, Music, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Fire Pit & Smore, Ice Skating and much more!
❄️⛸🏒🥌🏂⛷☃️ 🍔🍷🥧🔥✨
📆 Friday 15th December 2023
⏰ 4pm to 10pm (ice rink open from 1.30pm for ice activities)
📍Aviemore Ice Rink, located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort
*Free entry event – fundraising activities to support the development of our community ice sports programs and the Aviemore Burnside Playpark Project
Organised and hosted by Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust
We’re delighted to unveil Ancient Forest Adventure Twi-LIGHTS for the winter season. Visitors can discover the beautiful Ancient Pinewood Forest in a new light with over fifty thousand lights which are set to bring the woodland to life!
In the late afternoons from 4 pm – 6 pm over weekends and Christmas holidays from mid-November to the end of January 2024, the Ancient Forest Adventure will be transformed into the Ancient Forest ‘Twi–LIGHTS’ so visitors can enjoy a totally different experience.
We’re extremely excited to announce that Santa Claus will be visiting the park on the 2nd & 3rd and 16th & 17th of December.
Santa will be arriving at the park on his Christmas sleigh, getting pulled along by some of his favourite reindeer! Yes, that’s right, real reindeer!
Santa will be arriving at the park at 12pm and will be hanging around for photo opportunities with his reindeer until around 3pm!
Join Cairngorms Astronomy Group and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust for a night of introductory stargazing and star stories during the new moon at Inveraven Church & Pictish Stones. Where do we get our stories of the night sky? What did the Celts see in the night sky? Come along to find out more and have a go trying out our community telescope.
Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.
Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building. We will be meeting in the foyer inside the church building before walking up to field above to access the telescope.
As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold and changeable weather. Please also wear shoes appropriate for outdoor, wet, and muddy conditions.
Suggested donation £5 on the night.
Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Join us from 6pm at Lynstock Crescent in Nethy Bridge
We will be piped off by a young local piper at 7pm and create a river of light through the village.
Torches £5 | Hot Chocolate | Mulled Hot Drinks
Join Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage Ranger Lydia for an introduction to Pictish art and symbol stones. We will be looking at four Pictish Stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and will show how the Picts contributed to the shaping of modern Scotland.
Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.
Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building.
As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather.
Children are very welcome to attend. Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site.
Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed.
Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
This year we are raising funds towards Phase 2 of our Ski slope, which is the addition of the Magic carpet feature which will open up the slope to people with additional needs.
We are limiting numbers this year due to a reduced parking area so please book your slot here online to secure a space.
Times –
Registration forms from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am
£10 Entry fee donation
WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER
Consent forms MUST be filled out and either email it back to beach@lochinsh.co.uk or bring it in the morning of the 1st to hand into registration desk on the beachfront.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for Breakfasts and tables will be on a first come first served basis
We will also be offering takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 11am .
PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy.
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