Cairngorms walking guide Cicerone | 9781852848866

Guidebook describing a selection of over 100 walks in the Cairngorms National Park and Lochnagar, covering low-level, mid-level and mountain routes (including 18 Munro summits) and both day walks and multi-day treks. From gentle sandy trails to rocky scrambles, the routes suit most abilities, taking in mountains, forests, lochs and moorland. Seasons Snow on tops December-April. May/June best for all routes. July/August bring midges and heat. Centres: Aviemore, Glenmore village, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Tomintoul, Cock Bridge, Ballatar, Braemar. Difficulty: Walks on mountains (900m+), mid-level hills and low-level routes. Some scrambling. All routes graded for height and difficulty. Must See: Macdui, Cairn Gorm, Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Lochnagar; river walks along the Spey, Nethy, Avon and Dee; scrambles. Through routes include Lairig Ghru.