Cairngorms Guided Walking

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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Check-in at your accommodation from 15:00. Your leader will be at reception at 18:30 to meet the group and for a quick introduction to the holiday before dinner.
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    [title] => The Wildcat Trail and the Monadhliath Mountains
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Option 1 – The Wildcat Trail and Loch Gynack
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the rivers Spey and Calder on the Wildcat Trail from Newtonmore, then follow the East Highland Way to the small town of Kingussie.
Highlight: Very varied countryside with spectacular views of the Cairngorms, passing the secluded Loch Gynack.




Option 2 – Càrn an Fhreiceadain
Distance: 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Ascent: 2,400 feet (740m)
In summary: From Kingussie follow quiet paths past the small hill of Tom Baraidh before joining a good track over the summits of Beinn Bhreac and Càrn an Fhreiceadain. We then descend on a different track following the Allt Mòr and Gynack rivers back to Kingussie.
Highlight: The ‘Corbett’ summit of Càrn an Fhreiceadain, on the edge of the Monadhliath Mountains, commands fine views both over the Monadhliath and across to the Cairngorms and provides a good warm up for adventurous peaks later in the week.



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    [title] => Loch Insh and Glen Feshie
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Option 1 – Sculpture, Lochs and Glen Feshie
Distance: 7.5 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: From Loch Insh we follow quiet paths to Feshiebridge, then onwards to the lower reaches of Glen Feshie. Forest tracks lead us to the lovely Uath Lochans, and then along the Speyside Way back to Loch Insh.
Highlight: Sublime view of the lochans from the wooded rim of Farleitter Crag.
Option 2 – Sgòr Gaoith, from Glen Feshie
Distance: 9.3 miles (15km)
Ascent: 2725 feet (830m)
In summary: The ascent follows the old fox hunters path, rising to Càrn Bàn Mòr on the vast plateau above Glen Feshie. We continue on mostly fairly easy going terrain to Sgòr Gaoith. Our descent back into Glen Feshie is via a good path which passes through magnificent pinewoods.
Highlight: The first Munro of the week, with terrific views west over the River Spey and east to Braeriach and the bulk of the Cairngorms.
Please note this walk is +1 grade higher than the overall grade of the holiday as a whole.
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    [title] => Rothiemurchus and the Cairngorm Plateau
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Option 1 – Rothiemurchus and Coire an t-Sneachda
Distance: 9 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)
In summary: Today’s walk is split into two parts. Our first walk takes us into Rothiemurchus forest and to the shores of Loch an Eilein. We then transfer to the Cairngorm Ski Centre where a well graded ascent takes us into the heart of the mountains and the stunning Coire an t-Sneachda glacial corrie, a grand cirque of cliffs, often snow covered for much of the year.
Highlight: Loch an Eilein, with it's backdrop of the pines of Rothiemurchus Forest, is extremely beautiful, and is one of the most popular short walks in Scotland.



Option 2 – Cairn Gorm and the northern corries
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 2,600 feet (780m)
In summary: From the Cairngorm ski centre we ascend to the plateau with stunning views across towards Cairn Toul and SgÒr an Lochain Uaine. We continue along the top of the northern corries to Cairn Gorm, our second Munro of the week, before returning past the Ptarmigan station and the ski areas.
Highlight: The summit of Cairn Gorm, the highest summit in the National Park and a Munro. Dramatic views down into the Lairig Ghru and the northern corries, and terrific rock architecture.



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    [title] => Free day – Cairngorms National Park
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Each holiday there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently or visit local places of interest. 
There’s plenty to do within easy reach, whether it’s a visit to Inverness (the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands) or a day trip to the historic battlefield at Culloden and the 18th century fortress of Fort George.
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    [title] => Meall a’ Bhuachaille and the Ryvoan Pass
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Option 1 – Lochan Uaine & Loch Morlich
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 520 feet (160m)
In summary: A beautiful walk exploring the Glenmore area of Rothiemurchus. From Glenmore Lodge we follow the Ryvoan Pass past the beautiful Lochan Uaine to visit the Ryvoan bothy. We return by an intriguing higher path through the woods, then take a circuit of Loch Morlich, popular for water sports, and finish at the visitor centre where we can enjoy refreshments.
Highlight: The green waters of Lochan Uaine are full of mystery.



Option 2 – Craiggowrie & Meall a’ Bhuachaill
Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 2,600 feet (780m)
In summary: A varied walk with the ascent of Craiggowrie on good paths, then along the dramatic and windswept ridge to the Corbett, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, From here we descend to the Ryvoan Pass, visiting Lochan Uaine on our return to the Glenmore visitor centre.
Highlight: The dramatic ridge from Craiggowrie has stunning views in all directions, and is a good spot from which to pick out all the areas where we have been walking earlier in the week. 



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    [title] => The Speyside Way Tomintoul Spur
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Option 1 – Glenlivet to Tomintoul
Distance: 8.5miles (14 km)
Ascent: 1400 feet (420m)
In summary: This off-shoot of the Speyside Way is considered by many to be the finest section of the entire trail, providing views of the Cairngorm Mountains to the south-west and the Hills of Cromdale to the west. It is a scenic delight, the easily reached summit of Carn Daimh providing 360 degree views.
Highlight: We finish in Tomintoul for a whisky tasting (or gin, if preferred).
Option 2 – Glenlivet via distillery and Blairfindy Castle to Tomintoul
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,740 feet (530m)
In summary: Starting at Glenlivet, we follow the Speyside Way, passing by the distillery and with a short detour to Blairfindy Castle. From here we continue along the national trail, following the option 1 group to the summit of Carn Daimh before descending into the village of Tomintoul for a well-earned dram.
Highlight: A more relaxing day and a chance to unwind, with varied scenery, a lower summit but still with superb views, and a whisky tasting at the end.
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    [title] => Departure Day
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
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