Things to do in Cock Bridge, Aberdeenshire
The tiny hamlet of Cock Bridge is in Aberdeenshire, about 53 miles west of Aberdeen and a similar distance east of Inverness.
The small community is set in the Cairngorms National Park surrounded by forested hills, forbidding mountains and spectacular natural scenery.
Cock Bridge is situated on the A939 highway which is known as one of the most beautiful stretches of road in Scotland.
From the hamlet, the A939 climbs northwest for eight steep miles before navigating through the Lecht Pass at a height of 2,089 feet above sea level.
The road then drops into the village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands.
This neighbouring village, like much of the area, was built by the local laird in the 18th century as a planned village for his tenants.
Present Day Cock Bridge
Cock Bridge is well located between the lovely Don Valley to the east and Speyside, the home of single malt Scotch whiskies to the north.
It is in a remote and beautiful area of northeast Scotland. The surrounding high moorland is ideal for forestry and sheep farming.
The village is little more than a signpost and a scattering of isolated farmhouses and stone cottages lining the road.
The beautiful area is also popular for mountain biking, including the challenging ascent of nearby Ben Newe.
Things to do in Cock Bridge
This area of Aberdeenshire is known for its Castle Trails. The nearest castle is Corgarff Castle, which is within walking distance of Cock Bridge.
In 1745 the castle was seized after the failed rebellion and was reinforced as a garrison with defensive outer walls.
By the 19th century, it was used to keep a watchful eye open for whisky smuggling. It is now managed by Historic Scotland and is open to the public.
Whisky aficionados will enjoy touring the local whisky distilleries around Strathspey and sampling the world-famous malt whiskies which are produced here.
In summer, Lecht marks the start of the long-distance hiking trail, the Speyside Way which runs from the Moray coast to the edge of the Grampian Mountains following the Spey Valley.
Map of Cock Bridge
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Days Out in Cock Bridge
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Balmoral Castle (8 Miles)*
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Braemar Castle (11 Miles)*
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Grantown Museum (18 Miles)*
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Craigievar Castle (19 Miles)*
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Grampian Transport Museum (20 Miles)*
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Alford Valley Railway (20 Miles)*
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Balvenie Castle (21 Miles)*
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Strathspey Steam Railway (22 Miles)*
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Leith Hall (22 Miles)*
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Glen Grant Distillery and Garden (25 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Cock Bridge
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Tomintoul (9 Miles)*
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Braemar (11 Miles)*
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Starcross (18 Miles)*
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Grantown-on-Spey (18 Miles)*
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Aviemore (22 Miles)*
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Edzell (31 Miles)*
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Kirriemuir (33 Miles)*
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Elgin (33 Miles)*
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Garmouth (35 Miles)*
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Brechin (35 Miles)*
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