Cairngorms Walks
Walking Routes & Hiking Trails

Find Cairngorms walks from the list below which features the best walking routes in the area. Most of routes are circular walks although there are a few linear hikes. The walks are listed from the shortest and easiest to the longest more challenging routes. The walks are divided into sub areas so you can find specific walks.

The great Cairngorms National Park walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy walks to challenging mountain walks in remote areas. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have GPX files. The routes cover some of the highest mountains in Britain which are for experienced walkers only. In contrast lower level walks are also featured.

Cairngorms North Walks

Cairngorms North is centered on the regional centre of Aviemore where there are a wide range of amenities for walkers. The routes below include some of the highest summits in Britain and need to be treated with respect. Many routes take you into wild terrain and are for experienced walkers only. In winter snow and ice can provide a challenging environment for walking and necessary precautions should be taken.

Cairngorms South Walks

Cairngorms South includes routes that commence in Arbendeenshire with the main regional centre being Braemar. Routes to the highest summits in the National Park tend to be longer when using approaches from the south. The area must be treated with respect with wild and remote terrain. Winter can provide difficult conditions for walkers especially with long exit routes to safety.

★ GPS file ☩ Route profile