Top 5 budget day trips from Nairn within a ten mile distance? Great then this is the information you have been looking for.
1. Forres
Located only 9 miles East of Nairn, Forres is a great place to visit for a day trip. Forres offers a towering Pictish Stone, Suenos Stone, Grant Park and Nelson’s Column. Getting to know Forres is fun with its Mystery History Tour. Because this tour is free it is a fun way to explore Forres. Download the mystery history tour of Forres PDF here.
Easily accessible by car, train or bus, Forres offers a great day trip from Nairn. Discover more about Forres using this link.
2. Findhorn
A beautiful old fishing village, perched right on the Moray Coast. Findhorn is a great place for romantic long walks on the beach and offers great photographic opportunities with the picturesque Beach Huts.
The village of Findhorn is home to the Findhorn Foundation and Eco village. The properties within this sustainable village are a eco warriors dream. You can enjoy living rooms and paradise gardens and houses where you might expect a Hobbit to welcome you with a ‘good morning!’ Explore the eco village for free which is great if you are travelling on a budget.
Why not cycle the backroads from Nairn to Findhorn and explore this easily accessible village as a day trip from Nairn? Find our how to cycle from Nairn to Findhorn using this link.
3. Cawdor
We enjoy cycling to Cawdor which is only 8 miles inland from Nairn. The quieter backroads are a great way to explore the countryside around Nairn. In the sleepy village of Cawdor we recommend you visit the local pub for some refreshments. The Cawdor Tavern has a beer garden and some tasty brews.
The beautiful village of Cawdor is originally an estate village which grew in relation to the nearby Cawdor Castle. Visiting the Village of Cawdor with it’s cycling friendly little roads, nooks and crannies and garden’s humming life insects and flowers is the perfect way to spend a lovely summers day.
The tiny village of Cawdor has a village store and it is one of those stores which has an amazing ecletic mix of items to buy. From the local paper to a steak pie and tastful trinkets and gifts. Cycling to the village is free and a great way to enjoy the beautiful countryside around Nairn.
4. Auldearn
I believe visiting Auldearn from Nairn is easy and accessible. I love to visit Auldearn on my bike. Cycling the backroads it is easy to avoid the busy A96 and discover this little gem of a village only 4 miles from Nairn. Read about my beatiful day cycling to Auldearn from Nairn using this link.
Auldearn has a beautiful Doocot (a house for pigeons), which dates from the 17th Century and is very majestically perched on top of a hill in the sleepy little village.
Did you know that Auldearn is home to Scotland’s most famous witch, Isobel Gowdie? Isobel Gowdie is a witch from the 17th Century who confessed to witch craft. Isobel’s story is unusual as her original confessions survive to this day. Find out more about Auldearn by reading my other blog about cycling to Auldearn and Isobel Gowdie. We aim to help you discover the top 5 budget day trips from Nairn that are within a easy cycle distance.
5. Ardersier
Ardersier is another former fishing village located 4 miles West of Nairn. Undoubtably this village is a great place to explore after a morning visiting it’s famous neighbour Fort George.
Built after the Battle of Culloden this impressive Fort offers a Highlander’s museum, a pet cemetry and audio guide (using your own phone). Simply watching from the ramparts on a glorious sunny day is a wonderful way to spend a day. Certainly you stand a great chance of spotting a dolphin in the Moray Firth.
Finally after visiting Fort George, I recommend you walk into Ardersier, along it’s walk way. For some refreshments why not visit the Gun Lodge, The Starr Inn or PACE Cafe? Find out more about what Ardersier has to offer by using the following link.
Day trips from Nairn on a Budget
Undoubtably exploring the surrounding area of Nairn is easy and can be free or at least not dent your budget too much. With so many amazing places to explore, we hope to bring your more recommendations on amazing day trips in and around Nairn. Top 5 budget day trips from Nairn is only the beginning of great ideas we have for you to explore our unique area.
To conclude Nairn is an amazing base for exploring the Scottish Highland and the Moray Coast. For instance it’s amazing microclimage means you will be staying on Scotland’s Sunshine Coast. Finally why not book your stay with us today at Altonsyde.
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