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Old Smithy
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Old Smithy

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57.263°N, 3.641°W
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The clang of metalwork has long faded, but the Old Smithy still stands solid — stone walls that once rang with hammer and anvil now shelter timber chalets and camping pods where you can settle in without pitching a tent.

This is one for couples after a cosy base, families wanting a roof and four walls, or anyone who fancies the outdoors without wrestling flysheets in the wind. The pods and chalets mean you've got shelter sorted, and dogs may be welcome if you ask ahead — worth checking when you book. It's glamping rather than canvas, so expect a bit more comfort and a bit less mud on your knees.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's worth asking what's onsite when you get in touch. Campfires are a maybe — check on arrival to see if they're allowed during your stay. The vibe leans toward low-key and unfussy, a place to unplug without going fully off-grid.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
9°C
Overcast
3 mph
86%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 6°
59%
Fri
15° / 9°
7%
Sat
18° / 10°
100%
Sun
14° / 7°
33%
Mon
17° / 8°
52%
Tue
14° / 11°
87%
Wed
14° / 11°
43%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

3 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Two Lochs trail

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Loops through RSPB's Insh Marshes reserve between Loch Insh and Loch Gynack, mostly flat wetland paths with some gentle rises. Suitable for families and generally buggy-friendly on firmer sections, though can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. Brilliant for birdwatching year-round – spot ospreys, redshank, lapwing and waders across this internationally important wetland, with stunning Cairngorms backdrop.

Walking routeLocal network
4.92 km from campsite

Speyside Way

Follows the River Spey through Scotland's whisky heartland over 207km of mostly gentle, well-maintained paths with occasional moderate climbs. Suitable for experienced families with older children, though the length demands multi-day planning; certain sections work for shorter walks. Dogs welcome throughout. Terrain mixes riverside tracks, forest trails and quiet country lanes, passing distilleries, wildlife-rich woodlands and dramatic Moray coast scenery—a classic long-distance route combining

Hiking routeNational trail
13.47 km from campsite
Route length: 207 km
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Dava Way

Stretches 38km across the Moray uplands between Grantown-on-Spey and Forres, following a disused railway line with long, exposed sections over moorland at around 300m elevation. Mostly gentle gradients thanks to the old trackbed, but the distance and often bleak, windswept terrain make it better suited to experienced walkers than families with young children. Unsuitable for buggies despite the even surface—remote stretches mean commitment once started. Dogs welcome and often seen on lead. Reward

Hiking routeNational trail
23.07 km from campsite
Route length: 38 km
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

  • Nethy House Café & Rooms
    Cafe 1.0 km~10 min walk
    Directions
  • Forest Kitchen & Café
    Cafe 1.0 km~10 min walk
    Directions
  • The Speyside Centre Tearoom
    Cafe 4.0 km~50 min walk
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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