Mountain Railway
CairnGorm Mountain is home to Scotland's only mountain railway or funicular as it is sometimes known. It is a unique visitor experience and allows people of all abilities to reach the Ptarmigan Restaurant and weather watching terrace in around 8 minutes from the Base Station. From here you can enjoy stunning views over Strathspey, marvel at the mountain weather on any day, as well as relax and enjoy a meal or drink from the Ptarmigan Restaurant and purchase gifts and souvenirs from the Shop @ The Top.
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All AbilitiesThe Funicular Mountain Railway is fully accessible for wheelchair users with lift access to all levels and assistance available from staff if required. |
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Mountain Railway Price ListThe funicular, or mountain railway transports visitors to the Ptarmigan Top Station, nestled just below the summit of Cairn Gorm. The Top Station offers spectacular views from the weather watching terrace, and is home to the Shop at the Top, the panoramic Ptarmigan restaurant and the mountain exhibition. |
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ShoppingWhen you go on holiday or visit a truly unique location you’ll probably want to take home something special with you – and at CairnGorm Mountain you have that opportunity courtesy of the Shop at the Top and the Mountain Shop. |
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Walk @ The TopOpportunities like this don’t come along too often – but now you have the chance to enjoy something truly spectacular by walking to the top of Cairn Gorm, Scotland’s sixth highest mountain and gazing at the incredible views or simply experiencing the Scottish weather. |
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Walk up, train downLet’s be honest – hiking up a mountain can be a fairly exhausting experience. So the last thing you may want after walking to the summit may be to walk all the way down again. |
We are open daily thoughout the year (except Christmas Day). The journey to the top takes approximately 8 minutes and once you reach the Ptarmigan Station you can weather watch from the viewing terrace. Visitor guides are on hand from May through to October and will be happy to identify distant summits and tell you more about the history, geology and lore of this area and how it constantly changes as the seasons roll by.
The Ptarmigan Station is also home to the mountain exhibition where you can find out more about how nature and the elements have shaped this sub-arctic landcape, how animals and plants have adapted to survive here and why it is so fragile it has to be protected. If this wets your appetite, a Ranger led walk will immerse you in the mountain landscape and give you the best opportunity to discover for yourself the mountain's natural secrets.
