The Cairngorms 4000s loop — Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms 4000s loop — Cairngorms National Park
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The Cairngorms 4000s loop — Cairngorms National Park
14:15
36.2km
2,090m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 7, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 9.81 km for 2.41 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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137 m
Cairngorm Mountain Base Station
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Since 1961, there was a chairlift on the slopes of Cairn Gorm, which had proven to be very susceptible to wind. The rebuilding of the Cairngorm Mountain Railway by the company Doppelmayr began in 1999, the opening was on December 23, 2001. [1] The railway is operated by Cairngorm Mountain Limited and is owned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. At 1,970 m in length, the railway, which is executed in 2,000 mm broad gauge, negotiates a height difference of 462 m. Above the middle station Sheiling there is an alternative place. The route is mostly designed as a concrete viaduct, the last 350 m are located in a tunnel. The cable car is part of the ski area in winter and serves hikers and tourists in summer.
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3.32 km
Cairn Gorm Summit
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Rising to 4,084 feet (1,245 m), it is Britain’s sixth highest mountain and a worthy objective. Its northern slopes are home to Cairngorm Mountain ski development and a funicular railway that leads to Britain’s highest restaurant, the Ptarmigan.
The high car park makes it quite an easy Munro to ascend, depsite its great height. Adventurous hikers may want to seek out the Fiacaill Ridge – a Grade II scramble – to the west as a means of ascent.
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9.72 km
Ben Macdui summit
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In good weather / clear visibility you have a great view. In bad weather (sudden weather change) you can quickly lose your orientation (map / compass / GPS)
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17.9 km
Cairn Toul summit
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19.0 km
Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)
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23.5 km
Braeriach
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36.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.8 km
8.28 km
2.42 km
997 m
593 m
129 m
Surfaces
23.1 km
10.8 km
1.04 km
927 m
146 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,300 m)
Lowest point (480 m)
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Saturday 11 July
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12°C
25 %
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