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Walking & climbing in Aviemore,
Cairngorms, Strathspey & Badenoch areas
The Cairngorms provide some of Scotland's most challenging walking, with
no fewer than 49 Munros (mountains over 3000ft) but if
you're not feeling energetic there are some wonderful trails that
aren't at all daunting taking you through ancient pine forests, by
meandering rivers and next to mirror-like lochs. There are also
ranger-led guided walks if you don't want to miss a thing.
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Cairngorm
Mountain area. For the more experienced walker this is the
start of
hardier walks. In the summer take a ride up in the funicular railway and admire
the views.
Or you can take walks from the car park and just go as
far as you like (don't get lost) then go back again. Beware though,
it can look serene but the weather changes incredibly rapidly and you should be
prepared.
Left past petrol station on outskirts Aviemore going south, follow
signs past Loch Morlich
Open: Winter sports Dec-Apl daily - weather permitting
Railway all year
Tel: 01479 861261
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Glenmore Forest Park.
This woodland was the second Forest Park created by the Forestry
Commission back in 1948, and remains its most northerly. Glenmore
holds one of the few remaining pockets of ancient Caledonian
Pinewood in Scotland. Major work is underway to preserve and expand
this important habitat for future generations. Large
forest with walking and cycling routes, loch side activities and
ranger service.
Visitor centre open all year. The park has a mass of
paths. If you are a hill-walker then ask at the Visitor Centre about Shepherd's Hill, Ryvoan
Pass and Serpent's Loch Trails.
They should also have Glen More Forest
Guide Map which details local walks.
Seven miles from Aviemore - take the Cairngorm signs on the south
side of Aviemore
Open all year
Tel: 01479 861220
Forestry Commission:
Recreation at Glenmore Forest
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Cairngorms Walks: Walking
Holidays in the Cairngorms and UK
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Speyside Way:
The Speyside Way (84 miles)
links the sea at Buckie on the Moray Coast with
Aviemore, with spurs to Dufftown and Tomintoul. The route offers
mainly easy walking on low ground along a mixture of seashore,
river, valley, old railway and moorland.
For information contact The
Speyside Way Ranger Service
Boat 0' Fiddich
Craigellachie
Banffshire, AB38 9RQ
Tel/Fax 01340 881266
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Wildcat Trail Centre. Walk
circling Newtonmore. Centre is manned by volunteers.
Main street in Newtonmore off A9.
Open all year but winter restrictions
Tel: 01540 673131
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Rothiemurchus Estate
Visitor Centre on
is open daily 0900-1700 and can
provide a free Visitor Guide and Footpath Map.
Bags of activities - walking, fishing, clay pigeon shooting,
off-road driving, quad biking.
Discover this beautiful Highland Estate on foot, on a guided walk in
the company of a Rothiemurchus Ranger.
A951 two miles south of Aviemore.
Open: all year
Tel: 01479 812345
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The Badenoch
Way: A 16km footpath from Dalraddy to Ruthven near
Kingussie, the Badenoch Way winds through native woodland offering
magnificent views of Highland glens, mountains and rivers, with
diverse wildlife abundant including red squirrel, osprey, swans and
deer.
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Loch-an-Eilein
- 3 miles long - a place steeped in
history, set in Rothiemurchus within one of the largest remaining
ancient Caledonian Forests. Roe deer and red squirrels are seen
quite often within these forests, and there is plenty of birdlife,
butterflies as well as interesting plant life to see.
Loch an Eilein Trail - history
'A waymarked trail takes the visitor through a picturesque
landscape into which the castle of Loch an Eilein fits perfectly...'
Signposted from the B970 road; the circular trail takes
approximately 1.5 hours; charge for parking and access to the trail.
Parking. Waterproof footwear.
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Lower Glen Feshie:
5 miles - A low level
walk which takes you through a variety of woodland and along the
valley floor of the meandering River Feshie
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Upper Glen Feshie:
8 miles -
A walk which will
take you through some beautiful scenery. Paths can be wet in
places, and being a remote part of the highlands, it can be a rough
track
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Lochan Mor
- less than a mile -is set in a
secluded part of Rothiemurchus Forrest and although known quite well
by locals for its peace, quiet, beautiful views, and the sight of
hundreds of lilies, it is little know by anyone visiting the area
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Uath Lochans.
- various lengths - A variety of short walks around the lochans within the forested areas of Glen Feshie
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Atholl Estates:
Athol Estates covers land at the southwest of the Cairngorm area,
including Glen Tilt and Beinn a Ghlo. The Ranger Service operates
throughout the estate and can advise on walking, cycling, mountain
and wildlife opportunities. A way-marked trail booklet and cycle
route map are available.
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Munros:
Munros are over 3,000ft. Ben Macdui is the 2nd highest
mountain in Scotland, Braeriach, Cairn Toul
and Cairn
Gorm are over
4,000ft. These mountains are to be taken
seriously and really come into their own in winter, providing experienced climbers with a wide
range of classic ice climbs. Peak fitness,
plenty experience and
adequate preparation are required to
attempt them. As with all
mountains in the Highlands the weather is changeable and you should
be prepared for this.
Climbing Munro links:
Ben Macdui links:
Link one
Link
two
Braeriach links:
Link one
Link
two
Cairn Toul links:
Link one
Link
two
Cairn Gorm links:
Link one
Link
two
Beinn a' Bhuird
Link
Beinn Mheadhoin
Link
Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuide (Ben Avon) Link
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The following weather reports supplied by
Nevis Sport . They have a
number of excellent shops in England and Scotland - if in the
area pop in and see the ones in Aviemore and Fort William -
brilliant shop for all your climbing and walking needs. They really
do keep a lot of useful stock.
Weather reports:
http://www.nevisportlive.com/climbing_report.asp?AreaID=3
Avalanche reports
Northern Cairn Gorms
Southern Cairn Gorms
Web cam
Cairn Gorm
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