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.
Three day expedition with a friend and an inexperienced walker who was interested in doing the Outdoor Education BSc at LJMU, Liverpool. Day one was very windy which slowed us down greatly resulting in a late (and dark) finish on day one. We stayed at the Faindouran Lodge in Glen Avon, but not before after our friend fell into the river whilst crossing it at the fords of avon, fortunately near the refuge!
