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.
A "Willow Walk" carrying saplings and cuttings from Abernethy Tree Nursery for planting around Loch Avon. The group met at the ski centre and loaded up our planting harnesses at the Ptarmigan. The route took us via Ciste Mhearad and the Saddle to the out-flow of Loch Avon where the saplings were deposited to await planting.
