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Cairngorms is one of the most mountainous landscapes in the UK, characterised
by broad granite plateaux, steep sided glens and deep corries. The animals
on the Cairngorms are mountain specialists, and many have adapted to the cold
climate.
| | | Wilderness locations are good places to spot animals
and plants which prefer to live in remote upland habitats with little human interference. | | | - Get out and about to enjoy nature watching
in wilderness areas. Take some top tips from the TV team.
| | | Cairngorms
- Visitor Guide | Address: | Cairngorms
National Park Authority, 14 The Square, Grantown on Spey. | Postcode
| PH26 3HG | Telephone: | 01479
873535 Reindeer Centre - 01479 861228 Glenlivet Estate Ranger - 01807
580 283 | e-mail | enquiries@cairngorms.co.uk Reindeer
Centre: reindeerinfo@btinternet.com Glenlivet
Estate - info@glenlivetestate.co.uk | Map: | | Activities: | Rambling
(many trails), wildlife watching, mountain biking, camping, horse riding, skiing.
| Essential kit: | Warm
clothing and walking boots. Binoculars. | Nature
watching: | Reindeer feeding daily -
contact the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre at Glenmore who organise trips for a small
charge - weather permitting.
| Access: | Limited
disabled access to Cairngorms - mountainous areas. Glenlivet Estate - Some
vehicular access to viewpoints and trails for disabled visitors can be arranged
to certain areas. Contact ranger staff for more information - 01807 580 283 or
email info@glenlivetestate.co.uk | Getting
there: | The main A9 road takes you
through the heart of Aviemore and Spey Valley, but there is an alternative - to
take the scenic route. The quick route from south is to follow the motorway to
Perth, then journey up the A9 passing by the spectacular Grampian Mountains -
this will take about two hours. Alternatively, from Glasgow, follow the A82 up
the side of Loch Lomond, over Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe to Fort William
and on to Spean Bridge. Then go by Glen Spean and Loch Laggan Into Badenoch at
Newtonmore and follow the old A9 through the villages of Kingussie and Kincraig
to Aviemore.
The Glenlivet Estate is located between the ladder
and the Cromdale Hills in the Cairngorms National Park. Ìý The Cairngorm
Mountain Railway is located nine miles from Aviemore. | Opening
times: | All year round. | Charges: | Free
public access. |
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