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Windy Ridge Path

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Windy Ridge Path

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Windy Ridge Path

Recommended by 184 hikers out of 188

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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2. Windy Ridge Path – View of Cairn Gorm loop from Boat of Garten

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3. View of Cairn Gorm – Windy Ridge Path loop from Boat of Garten

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Willem VS

May 20, 2022

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.

Dan Hobson

February 4, 2019

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.

Karo

May 6, 2018

As a well-marked climb highly recommended, not too steep and with great views

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Elevation 870 m

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Windy Ridge Path

1. A loop of Cairngorm and its Munro tops — Cairngorms National Park

2. Windy Ridge Path – View of Cairn Gorm loop from Boat of Garten

3. View of Cairn Gorm – Windy Ridge Path loop from Boat of Garten

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