Immerse yourself in the lochs and landscape of the Northern Cairngorms with this high level circuit including the iconic Ben Macdui and Loch Avon.
The Cairngorm Plateau is a unique artic like landscape and home to unique combination of geology, flora and fauna. This ambitious route includes the potential for three stunning wild swims in high mountain lochs; Coire An Lochain, Loch Etchachan and Loch Avon. As well as taking in the areas highest Munro summit, Ben Macdui.
Distance: 19km
Ascent: 1200m
Walking: 7 - 8 hours, total trip time 9 - 10 hours
Meet: 8:30am at the Cairngorm Mountain Car Park. Collection possible from Aviemore, please request on booking.
Cost: £75 per person
If the weather is not suitable for the full route a shorter alternative just taking in a single loch will be used.
Immerse yourself in the lochs and landscape of the Northern Cairngorms with this high level circuit including the iconic Ben Macdui and Loch Avon.
The Cairngorm Plateau is a unique artic like landscape and home to unique combination of geology, flora and fauna. This ambitious route includes the potential for three stunning wild swims in high mountain lochs; Coire An Lochain, Loch Etchachan and Loch Avon. As well as taking in the areas highest Munro summit, Ben Macdui.
Distance: 19km
Ascent: 1200m
Walking: 7 - 8 hours, total trip time 9 - 10 hours
Meet: 8:30am at the Cairngorm Mountain Car Park. Collection possible from Aviemore, please request on booking.
Cost: £75 per person
If the weather is not suitable for the full route a shorter alternative just taking in a single loch will be used.
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