Badaguish is a unique place where you can safely explore and develop new and exciting skills, or just have a quiet restful stay amidst the superb forest and mountain scenery of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. It is committed to an ethos of “Access for All” and has a range of accessible and affordable accommodation and facilities. These have been purpose designed to meet the needs of all our customers including youth, education, community and family groups and to suit all ages and budgets.
ACCOMMODATION
All year round availability with the options of forest lodges, heated camping pods and large meadow spaces for group camping offers complete flexibility and is available in any combination to meet the requirements of your booking.
Due to licensing laws caravans and campervans are not permitted onsite.
Location
Badaguish enjoys a secluded setting in Glenmore Forest Park, on the outskirts of Aviemore.
- Halfway between Aviemore and Cairngorm Mountain.
- 1.5 miles from the main road and Loch Morlich Watersports Centre.
- Direct access to forest tracks and bike trails for walking and cycling.
With plenty of space and freedom both on and off site it’s a great place to relax and an ideal central location for activities too.
The Speyside Trust
Badaguish and Speyside Trust work together to form an inclusive outdoor hub by providing well-being opportunities for all. The Speyside Trust is a charity whose main aims are to offer “access to all” and to encourage and help people with disabilities and additional support needs to attend camps, holidays, outings, expeditions, outdoor and generally indoor activities and enjoy the Speyside countryside.
We re-opened on 26th April 2021 after a limited operation during the Covid-19 lockdowns and we are keen to welcome previous and new guests to our accessible outdoor hub in Glenmore forest. Although we can’t offer staffed residential care and activities at present, our site remains extremely accessible and many of the facilities are available for families or groups. One addition is we can now offer the option of catering from a private on-site catering company which can provide food or meals booked in advance for groups.
One thing which has not changed is the tranquil and inspiring environment of Badaguish, which many local people were able to use during lockdown to reconnect both with other people and with nature. Post-lockdown, our site remains an idyllic space to offer visitors from further afield the space to do the same in an open, safe environment.
The Charity is undergoing some restructure and we are working with several collaborators to develop the current charitable provision in order to support to our guests.
