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.
Overnight walk to Cairngorm plateau from ski area car park via Fiacaill a' Choire Chais and Cairn Lochan. Camped near Lochan Buidhe. Next morning climbed Ben Macdui in mist and returned to tent. Then with full pack walked down Creag an Leth-Choin and side path to Lairig Ghru, followed paths to Loch an Eilean and Inshrich. Tearoom!
