The Cairngorms are ‘a little piece of the arctic in Scotland’ according to the SMC Munros Guide and the area contains many of the tallest peaks in the East Highlands. Ben Macdui (1309m), Cairn Gorm (1244m) and Braeriach (1296) are probably three of the better known and the whole area is full of steep corries and high plateaux. Access to the mountains is typically from Aviemore or Braemar.
YHA, Lochan na beinn 737, 1028, Cnap Coire na Spreidhe, Cairngorm, (very windy) 1176 spot, 1215 Cairn Lochan W ridge Coire an Lochan. Ski Centre, YHA. 23.5 km 9.5 hrs.
