CORVID-19 is still with us even though most restrictions have been relaxed in Scotland. The risks of infection are lower if outside, there is still a risk if mixing in large groups. Even so, please do not go out in the Cairngorms, or anywhere else, if you are showing signs of Corvid-19 and when out walking make sure you give people space - 1m at least and preferable 2m. Remember that if it feels too crowded then you can walk away and try somewhere else, the hills will still be there tomorrow. Also remember the MRT. They will come out to rescue you but they should not have to put themselves into danger from this virus.

A number of these routes start and finish at the main Cairngorm car park. Currently there is significant building work being undertaken in repairing the funicular. The site is fenced off to keep people out but there are routes across the work for walkers. Please keep out of this dangerous building site and follow the contractor's instructions.

Cairngorm Hills - Walking the Munros

Cairngorm

Carn a Chlamain

Carn a Gheoidh

Meall Chuaich

Aviemore

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 10:36:17

Overall : scattered clouds
Temperature : -4degC.
Wind Speed : 10km/hr.
Direction : S
Clouds : scattered clouds
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 08:25:00
Sunset : 15:42:09

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[Note all times are GMT - add an hour for BST.]

There are few true wilderness areas in the UK and the Cairngorms is one of them. The area so much admired for the scenery in mid summer when the sunset is on the hills, it is transformed into an arctic environment in mid winter. This is the contradiction of the Cairngorms; the most mild and magical place in the country one day, but inhospitable on another.

The Cairngorms national park was established in 2003 and was the second such park in Scotland. It covers the area between A9 is west, Grantown in north, Ballater in east and the Angus Glens in south. This includes 4 out of 5 of the highest hills in the UK as well as 55 'Munros'.

This site contains routes up all of the 58 Munros in the Cairngorms. A Munro being a hill over 2000ft first categorised by Sir Hugh Munro and regularly updated. The current list is maintained by the SMC. The area is characterised by high plateau giving pleasant walking over long distances with a sense of solitude and remoteness, especially if the walker keeps away from the high summits around the middle of the day.

The hills can be climbed from a base in Aviemore and the Spey Valley or Braemar. Although some of the starting points can be a bit of a drive. Many of these routes are serious expeditions from either of these centres and a night or two wild camping may be in order to achieve some of the summits. Just make sure that you choose one with a good weather forecast.