Badaguish Forest Lodges

Badaguish sits in a woodland clearing of Glenmore Forest, inside the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore. The site offers lodges and pods built for access for all, run by the Speyside Trust, and designed to suit solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups on a budget.

The setting is forest and mountain: trails lead out from the site toward lochs and the Cairngorm hills, so it works well as a base for walking, mountain biking, or wildlife watching without having to drive far to start. Badaguish also has an Activity Hall with a commercial kitchen, a café conservatory, a covered sports arena, and a BBQ bothy known as The Shieling, which can be booked alongside the accommodation for groups or events.

Because the site is secluded and sits right on the trail network, the experience leans toward quiet forest time between outdoor activities rather than nightlife or shopping. Badaguish can also arrange guided activities such as mountain bike trail excursions, walks, water sports, and bushcraft through partner operators, which is worth asking about when booking.

Booking is handled directly through the Badaguish website, where you can check availability for lodges, pods, and camping. The office can also be reached by phone, with standard hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; weekends are not listed as staffed hours, so plan calls accordingly.