Cairngorm National Park, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

A Cairngorm Cracker

Start Point: Glenmore Lodge car park or Glenmore Visitor Centre car park. Distance: 8.5km Ascent: 545m/1,800 ft Time: 2hrs 45 … Continue reading A Cairngorm Cracker

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ALPENGLOW AND GHOST RAINBOWS – THE JOYS OF A WINTER HIKE

Start: Glenshee Ski Centre Distance: 8 miles Ascent :600m Time taken: 6hrs 15mins Setting the alarm for 5.30am with only … Continue reading ALPENGLOW AND GHOST RAINBOWS – THE JOYS OF A WINTER HIKE

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Two Munros and a Wild Camp in Cairngorm NP

June 21st : To the Loch I love a wild, high lochan and even better if we can camp on … Continue reading Two Munros and a Wild Camp in Cairngorm NP

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In the High Wilderness above Glenshee

Sometimes we love to treat ourselves to a beautiful hotel, as a reward for a hike into the wilds. Dalmunzie … Continue reading In the High Wilderness above Glenshee

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Bynack Mor and a Cairngorm Wild Camp

Walking in Cairngorm means walking in sub – Arctic tundra, but it is a much richer, more beautiful tundra than … Continue reading Bynack Mor and a Cairngorm Wild Camp

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The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo

Just when you thought climbing the Munros couldn’t get any tougher, along comes winter to add another few layers of … Continue reading The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo

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A WALK UP DARK LOCHNAGAR, CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK

This beautiful mountain is easily accessed on good tracks (in summer conditions) and gives a spectacular glimpse into the huge, … Continue reading A WALK UP DARK LOCHNAGAR, CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK

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THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE

DAY 3: Walking in Cairngorm National Park Woke up at 6am having slept fitfully in the tent.Absolutely starving.Made tea for … Continue reading THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE

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A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 2)

DAY 2 SATURDAY: MEALL CUAICH( Myall coo ich. The ‘y’ sound is as in ‘yacht’) Official time for the walk: … Continue reading A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 2)

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A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)

FRIDAY: A TRIO OF SUMMITS AWAITS – GEAL CHARN, BEINN UDLAMAIN, A ‘MHARCONICH (10 miles 980m ascent total) When I … Continue reading A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)