Cairngorm (Aviemore)
About Cairngorm (Aviemore)
Scotland's rugged outdoor capital, where ancient pine forests meet the granite peaks of a moody, high-plateau wilderness.
Highlights
- Ancient Caledonian forests
- Reindeer herd encounters
- Munro bagging trails
- Lochside sandy beaches
Key Facts
- Altitude: 655m
- Top lift: 747m
- Ski pistes: 0.8km
- Ski lifts: 18
- Lakes nearby: 34
- MTB trails: 292.7km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Cairngorm (Aviemore)
- Today: 8 to 10 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2175 m (1710 to 2900 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 8 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 12 °C | rain | 7 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 9 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 10 / 12 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 5 / 11 °C | drizzle | 11 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2 / 6 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 0 / 6 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 0 / 7 °C | drizzle | 7 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4 / 7 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 8 h sun |
Things to do in Cairngorm (Aviemore)
Hikes nearby — Cairngorm (Aviemore) (8)
8 curated hiking trails around Cairngorm (Aviemore), sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cairn Gorm & Sron a Cha-no Ridge
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Cairn Gorm Trail
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Lodge Trail
Round trail from Allt Mor car park through pine woods; classified as moderate
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Ryvoan Trail
Round trail from Glenmore Visitor Centre to An Lochan Uaine; classified as strenuous
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Loch Morlich Trail
Round trail from Loch Morlich Beach car park around Loch Morlich; classified as moderate
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Cairngorms Trekking IV
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Drakes Circuit
Beautiful walk or trail run. Away from Loch an Eilein path may be more indistinct and map reading ability is required. Ideal for more capable walkers wanting to do further than the stroll around Loch an Eilein
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Ben Macdui and Derry Cairngorm Trail
Mountain biking near Cairngorm (Aviemore)
- Cairngorms Loop
Getting to Cairngorm (Aviemore)
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Inverness Airport (INV), 51 km away, about 1h11 by road
Where to stay in Cairngorm (Aviemore)
7 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 121 EUR per night, median 170 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Cairngorm (Aviemore) page.