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Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries

Natural Monuments

Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries

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Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries

Name: Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries
Rating: 2

Recommended by 139 hikers

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Path to the Waterfall – Cairn Lochan Tarn loop from Boat of Garten

7.73km

02:51

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the Lairig Ghru Pass – Ben Macdui Summit loop from Boat of Garten

26.5km

08:42

1,040m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Path to the Waterfall – Cairn Lochan loop from Boat of Garten

10.8km

03:55

610m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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David Howells

August 30, 2024

To hike Cairn Gorm via the northern quarries is a super good mountain day. This ascent route is quite an arduous affair, but the ascent path via Cairn Lochan has super nice views. It is normally done on a circular route starting from the ski centre, taking in Cairn Lochan, Sneachda, and Cairn Gorm. Do be aware that there is a pathless section and the route is exposed in places along the edges of cliffs. In good summer conditions, this is quite a straightforward hike, but it will require good navigational skills if the weather is inclement, and it is a serious undertaking in the winter that requires winter skills and the requisite equipment.

Andrew

August 14, 2024

The ascent path here across the northern corries is not too steep and is in good condition. It makes a pleasant walk to gain altitude and the views across the corries are good.

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Distance 1.15 km

Uphill 200 m

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries

1. Path to the Waterfall – Cairn Lochan Tarn loop from Boat of Garten

2. View of the Lairig Ghru Pass – Ben Macdui Summit loop from Boat of Garten

3. Path to the Waterfall – Cairn Lochan loop from Boat of Garten

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