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.

Lochnagar

Lochnagar
Lochnagar [NO244861, 1155]
OS map : 43
start : Car Park Glen Muick.
gridref : NO448803
summary : Glen Muick Car Park - Lochnagar - Glem Muick Car Park
distance : 19.0km.
ascent : 770m.
time taken : 7hr. 0min.

Lochnagar is one of the big hills of the Cairngorms. It is popular and has good paths u pthe hill.

There is a large car park at the end of the Glem Muich. It is a large car park but still is busy due to the popularity of the hills here, especially Lochnagar.

A well worn track taks the walker to Loch Muick and around the northern shore. For 3/4 of the way along there is a big track that climbs the hill. There is no other option other than following this all the way to the summit. The summit is marked with a large cairn plus a great view over all the Cairngroms. (9.5kms. 770m. 4hrs. 20min.)

And back! Follow the path back to Loch Muich. Then follow the track back to the car park. (9.5kms. 00m. 2hrs. 50min.)