The Cairngorm Mountains

The Top 5 Gorges in The Cairngorm Mountains

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5 to choose from in The Cairngorm Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in The Cairngorm Mountains.

Chalamain Gap

Glen Feshie

Hutchison Hut Descent

Lairig Ghru Trail

Glen Near the River Spey

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Chalamain Gap
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
If you're hiking through the boulder-strewn jaws of the Chalamain Gap, odds are you are headed somewhere spectacular. This rocky defile connects the popular Cairngorm ski area with the magical …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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Glen Feshie
Hiking Highlight
A magnificent glen that's home to some of Britain's rarest wildlife, Glen Feshie is a delight to explore. With eagles, wildcats, ospreys and ptarmigan among the many species that inhabit …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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Hutchison Hut Descent
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
Technical and challenging descent that follows the ravine and river line down to the memorial hut. It's loose with drainage bars and challenging rock features. Well worth doing if you're experienced and confident on a bike.
Tip by Scotty Laughland
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Lairig Ghru Trail
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
Gorgeous, technical, astonishing, bouldery and difficult. All words that adequately describe the Lairig Ghru from a mountain bike perspective.

Yes, there are times when it becomes so bouldery you'll likely …
Tip by Barney
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Glen Near the River Spey
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful gorge with almost wild sheep on the side road to Spey
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Tip by Tobi
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