Cairngorms National Park

Uath Lochans

Latest Covid-19 restrictions

Please ensure you maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from other people when outdoors, and adhere to Government guidelines and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Always plan ahead for any visit to ensure that the places and businesses you intend to visit are open and ready to receive visitors.

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Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend 2021

The Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend is happening on 14 -16 May with online events and self guided activity trails in the National Park. We have exclusive live webinars as well as films, blogs and family Nature Explorer ideas to do at home. Find out more below

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Things To Do in the Cairngorms National Park

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Please 'Tread Lightly'

You can help look after the Cairngorms National Park by ‘treading lightly’ when you’re out and about enjoying the outdoors.

Nesting season- Please help protect ground nesting birds by keeping your dog on a lead when asked.

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“However often I walk on them, these hills hold astonishment for me. There is no getting accustomed to them - Nan Shepherd, The Living Mountain”

Walks with a View in the Cairngorms National Park

Join Cairngorms National Park Seasonal Ranger Vicky on a beautiful local walk at Braemar in the Morrone Birkwoods.

Did You Know...

The Cairngorms is home to four of the five highest mountains in the UK?

Ben Macdui 4,295 feet (1,309m)
Braeriach 4,252 feet (1,296m)
Cairn Toul 4,236 feet (1,291m)
Sgor an Lochain 4,127 (1,258m)

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