Aviemore
I took a wee mid-week walking break in Aviemore. After getting the morning train up from Edinburgh, we took a late-afternoon walk in a grey and rainy Craigellachie Nature reserve.
![A signpost points the way to Craigellachie Summit](https://jamiemchale-assets.imgix.net/collections/2019-aviemore-cairngorms/A7R03656-Sign_to_the_summit.jpg?w=275)
![A view back down over Aviemore in the rain](https://jamiemchale-assets.imgix.net/collections/2019-aviemore-cairngorms/A7R03665-View_over_Aviemore.jpg?w=275)
The second day was just as rainy, but I guess that’s part of the Cairngorm experience. We caught the bus out to Glenmore Forest Park and walked up and around Ryvoan Bothy and the Green Lochan (see WalkHighlands for a map of the route).
The colours were amazing, the contrast with the greens of the trees, reds and yellows and the green of the loch.
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The light changed spectacularly at the end of the day. The late afternoon sun casting a beautiful light over Loch Morlich as we waited for the bus.
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We had food at the Winking Owl and The Old Bridge Inn (for a particularly nice burger).
Aviemore is a great quick getaway from Edinburgh, recommended for those who want a simple and relaxing outdoors break.