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HILLWALKING

CAIRNGORM 4000S GUIDED HIKE

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Join us on our guided hike to tick off the Cairngorms 4000s, we plan to tackle this classic journey over two days. Standing on summits over 4,000 feet, you will have some of the best and most memorable views in the British Isles, truly breathtaking. With our local experienced guide, you will also learn about the surrounding area, inc it's unique flora and fauna.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

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Ascend 2nd - 6th highest mountains in the UK

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Hike along the highest upland area in the UK

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Have the security of one of our friendly, professional guides by your side

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Have some refreshments in the highest restaurant in the UK

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Spot some of the unique wildlife in this vast expanse of the Cairngorm plateau

What's included?

✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide

✓ On-course transport

✓ Camping food if staying under canvas

✓ Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel

✓ Infatable camping mats

✓ Cutlery

✓ Tents 2 or 3 man

✓ Group shelter

✓ First Aid kit

✓ Photos from your trip

What's not included?

✗ Trip Insurance

✗ Personal Expenses

What do I need to bring?

Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar
A pair of comfortable, waterproof walking boots
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Spare insulating layer
Hat & gloves
Walking socks
Sleeping bag, 3 season
Spare set of clothes x 2
Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised
Spare set of light clothes
Head torch, plus spare batteries
Water bottle or flask
Rucksack 50-60ltr
Walking poles
Waterproof or zip lock bag for camera/phone
Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!)
Personal medications

What else can we provide?

Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation

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GALLERY

We understand that getting a quality nights sleep and being able to dry your equipment can make all the difference to the comfort and enjoyment of your trip. So we have used some of the local B&B's due to the fact they provide what we need well. The rooms are priced on a sharing basis, but we can also arrange private rooms and/or different accommodation if you wish.

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Day 1 Cairn Toul, Sgor and Lochan Uaine & Braeraich

Stats - 28km, 1850mtrs, 10 -12 hours

With a big day ahead, we opt for an early start at the sugar bowl car park. We have a quick kit check before heading towards the Chalamain gap where we take in the fabulous views of the Northern Corries before making our way into the Lairig Ghru. from here we head towards the remote bothy of Garbh Corie. From here we intend to head up the north ridge of Cairn Toul for our breathtaking views across the Cairngorms. Now over towards Sgor and Lochan Uaine, the legs feeling the tough day, especially on the last ascent to Braeraich. We then head back towards the Lairig Ghru and retrace our track back to the sugar bowl.

Day 2 Ben Macdui, Cairngorm

Stats - 17km, 1100mtrs, 6 - 8 hours

A welcomed shorter day as we head over the vast expanse of the main Cairngorm plateau. From the car park we head towards the stunning cliffs of the Northern Corries, before gaining height, looking over towards the peaks that we ascended the day before. Onward and upward we head towards the peak of Ben Macdui, with stunning views across the national park and beyond as far as the eye can see. We then make our way towards the northern corries and handrail the rims with memorable views into Coire and Lochain and Coire ant-Sneachdta before heading up to the weather station on the top of Cairngorm. We also have the option of refreshments at the restaurant for the ski centre before heading down 'windy ridge' towards the car park.