Windy Ridge Path
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 179 out of 183 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park
Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Best Hikes to Windy Ridge Path
- Intermediate
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Cairn Gorm Summit – View of Cairn Gorm loop from Boat of Garten04:08
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Intermediate4.3
(4)
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Marble Run and Discovery Trail – Windy Ridge Path loop from Boat of Garten02:59
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480m
Expert4.8
(153)
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A loop of Cairngorm and its Munro tops — Cairngorms National Park04:31
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730m
Tips
This short, popular path starts at the Cairngorm car park and leads up to the Ptarmigan restaurant where walkers may access the funicular to descend. The path also forms part of longer and circular walks up to Cairngorm and around the Northern Corries.
May 20, 2022
While the Windy Ridge Path is more challenging than the main route, it is much less crowded, boasts breathtaking views over Loch Morlich and is surrounded by the lush Rothiemurchus Forest.
February 4, 2019
As a well-marked climb highly recommended, not too steep and with great views
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•May 6, 2018
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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Best Hikes to Windy Ridge Path
- Intermediate
4.7
(48)
430
Cairn Gorm Summit – View of Cairn Gorm loop from Boat of Garten04:08
9.78km
740m
Intermediate4.3
(4)
48
Marble Run and Discovery Trail – Windy Ridge Path loop from Boat of Garten02:59
6.24km
480m
Expert4.8
(153)
840
A loop of Cairngorm and its Munro tops — Cairngorms National Park04:31
11.4km
730m
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