Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Nethy Bridge
Nethy Bridge — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Nethy Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Broomhill, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PH25 3EQ.
About
Nethy Bridge is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 660 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2634°, -3.6546°.
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Heritage listing
Nethy Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Cinn Drochaid or Drochaid Neithich) is a small village in Strathspey in the Highland council area of Scotland. The village lies 5 miles (8 km) south of Grantown-on-Spey within the historical parish of Abernethy and Kincardine, and the Cairngorms National Park.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nethy Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Cinn Drochaid or Drochaid Neithich) is a small village in Strathspey in the Highland council area of Scotland. The village lies 5 miles (8 km) south of Grantown-on-Spey within the historical parish of Abernethy and Kincardine, and the Cairngorms National Park.
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Background
History
Often affectionately referred to simply as "Nethy" the village has, since Victorian times been a tourist destination noted for its quiet and secluded location at the edge of the Abernethy Forest. It is in the heart of Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland, between Aviemore and Grantown, and is within the boundary of the Cairngorms National Park which was established in 2003. A primary industry of Nethy Bridge was forestry, with at one time several sawmills in the area, but this has long since subsided and now much of the income is derived from tourism. The name is derived from the River Nethy, a tributary of the nearby Spey, which runs through the village, and the arched bridge which was…
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- Coordinates
- 57.2634, -3.6546
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH25 3EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Population
- 660
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011540 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nethy Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nethy Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 134042.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Nethy Bridge Drill Hall Threshold Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Abernethy Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.4 km
Nethy Bridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Aultmore Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
The Lazy Duck
Campsites · 1.4 km
Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethybridge
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Bridge Over Allt Mor, Gate Lodge, Aultmore House
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Castle Roy
Castles · 1.6 km
Loch Garten
Lakes · 1.7 km
Abernethy Forest
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Broomhill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Nethy Bridge is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 660. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 660
- Constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Nethy Bridge
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Abernethy Forest
Abernethy Forest — forest in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy National Nature Reserve
Abernethy National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge
Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge — church building in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Aultmore Bridge
Aultmore Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Balmenach Distillery
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Broomhill Bridge
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Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Carrbridge War Memorial
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Castle Roy
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📷 5Parks · Scottish Highlands
Glenmore Forest Park
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Garten
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Morlich
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Meall a' Bhuachaille
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Meall a' Bhuachaille
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Muckrach Castle
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📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Spey Bridge
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📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Mausoleum
Seafield Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Mausoleum
Seafield Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Park
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📷 3Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Strathspey Railway
Strathspey Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Strathspey Railway
Strathspey Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Strathspey Railway
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📷 3Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Strathspey Railway
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Nearby
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge
Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge — church building in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Nethy Bridge Drill Hall Threshold Stone
Nethy Bridge Drill Hall Threshold Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy Bunkhouse
Abernethy Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Nethy Bridge War Memorial
Nethy Bridge War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Aultmore Bridge
Aultmore Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
The Lazy Duck
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Where to eat & stay near Nethy Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy Bunkhouse
Abernethy Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
The Lazy Duck
The Lazy Duck — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Clury Croft Airigh
Clury Croft Airigh — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Boat of Garten Holiday Park
Boat of Garten Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Craggan Outdoors' Ardenbeg Bunkhouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nethy Bridge?
- Nethy Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH25 3EQ).
- What is Nethy Bridge?
- Nethy Bridge — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Nethy Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH25 3EQ.
- Is Nethy Bridge a listed building?
- Nethy Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Nethy Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Nethy Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nethy Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH25 3EQ.