THE 282 · #16
Cairn Gorm
1245 m
Blue Cairn
🥾 Planned
Height rank6th of 282
RegionCairngorms
Coordinates57.116710°N
3.644480°W
3.644480°W
OS grid refNJ 00517 04056
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height1245 m
Distance11 km
Elevation gain775 m
Guide time5-6 hours
Difficulty3/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeRound Trip
ParkingNot yet added
TerrainNot yet added
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About Cairn Gorm
Cairn Gorm is one of Scotland’s highest and most recognisable Munros, towering above Aviemore in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park. Its broad summit plateau offers spectacular panoramic views across dramatic corries, remote Highland wilderness and neighbouring mountain peaks. The popular Northern Corries route showcases impressive cliffs, rocky landscapes and beautiful mountain scenery. Despite the nearby ski infrastructure, Cairn Gorm provides a memorable walking adventure, combining accessible mountain paths with the breathtaking beauty of Scotland’s Highlands.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Cairn Gorm will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.