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.
From the sugar bowl car park. Through the Charlamain gap then up the shoulder of sron na lairige before heading to the summit across the tops. Returned via the same route. Snowy from the car park with crampons being useful from around 600m.
