Local Area
Attractions, Activities & Where to Eat
Ryvoan Lodge is nestled in the foothills of the Cairngorms. The Cairngorms was made a National Park in September 2003 due to the wildlife and wonderful countryside it contains. It is currently Britain’s largest National Park.
Speyside is a fantastic base for a wide range of activities all year round. There include many outdoor pursuits available to suit both the active and the less active person. Visit the section of our website that contains further details of activities in the area.
There are also a large number of visitor attractions in the vicinity of the lodge. Visit our section of the website that contains further details of visitor attractions in the area.
The Lodge has folders with information and contact numbers for numerous activities within the area.
Useful websites:
Foodstores & Supermarkets
Spar, Nethy Bridge: 8am – 6 pm daily
Bailliefurth Farm Shop, Nethy Bridge: 7 am – 6 pm Mon – Sat
Fish & chip van, Nethy Bridge: 4 pm – 8 pm Mon
Tesco, Aviemore: 8 am – 10 pm Mon – Sat and 6 pm Sun
Co-op, Grantown-on-Spey: 8 am – 10 pm daily


Images of Balliefurth Farm Shop and Nethy Bridge SPAR courtesy of NethyBridge.com
Eating and Drinking
Mountview Hotel & Restaurant, Nethy Bridge: 01479 821248
Abernethy Restaurant, Nethy Bridge Hotel
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant, Boat of Garten: 01479 831258
Anderson’s Restaurant, Boat of Garten: 01479 831466
Muckrach Country House Hotel, Dalnain Bridge: 01479 851257
The Garth Hotel Restaurant, Grantown-on-Spey: 01479 872836
The Old Bridge Inn, Dalfabour Road, Aviemore: 01479 811137
La Taverna Ristorante, Aviemore: 01479 810683
The Hilton Coylumbridge, Coylumbridge: 01479 810683
Cafes
Nethy House Café: 07963 217793
The Clubhouse, Abernethy Golf Course: 01479 821305
The Speyside Heather Centre, Skye of Curr
The Druie Café, Rochiemurchas: 01479 812334
The Mountain Café, Aviemore: 01479 812473
Red Squirrel café, Glenmore
Images of Mountview Hotel Restaurant and Nethy House Cafe courtesy of NethyBridge.com