Winter Activities
From skiing to walking, climbing to sledging or even just relaxing in the Ptarmigan Restaurant or enjoying the scenery in the mountain garden, CairnGorm Mountain offers an incredible array of winter activities.
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Camera ObscuraWhen you come and visit us at CairnGorm Mountain our Camera Obscura is well worth a visit, especially on a clear day. |
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Cas BarLocated in the Day Lodge at CairnGorm Mountain, the Cas Bar is open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day). Children, climbers, walkers, skiers, and sightseers are all welcome. |
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ClimbingThe Cairngorms are among the coldest and wildest places in Britain with some of the best rock and winter climbing at its heart. You can actually see the Northern Corries from Aviemore. Take a journey in to the granite cathedrals of the Cairngorms to experience the best and the worst of the weather that can be found in the Highlands of Scotland. |
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Exhibitions at CairnGorm MountainWhilst here do visit our year round Mountain Exhibition. Also, throughout the year CairnGorm Mountain plays host to a range of art exhibitions displaying works from a range of local Scottish artists and photographers from throughout Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park. Many of the works are for sale. Entry is free. |
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Mountain GardenOriginally created by Ben Humble MBE in the 1960s, the mountain garden at CairnGorm Mountain was rejuvenated in 2001 when the old chair lifts were replaced by the mountain railway and the area was enlarged and given a new lease of life. |
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Mountain RailwayWith some of the most spectacular views in Scotland looking across the Cairngorms National Park and beyond, it’s no wonder that CairnGorm Mountain is one of the country’s leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Highlands. |
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PoliciesWelcome to the policies page The Company has a range of policies, many of these are available as downloads from the pdf section of the web site. If the policy is not available from the download section to the right hand side of this page please do not hesitate to contact us directly by emailing info@cairngormmountain.org |
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Ptarmigan RestaurantWhether you want soup, a snack, a delicious Highland casserole or traditional Haggis; the highest restaurant in the UK, the Ptarmigan Restaurant is keen to whet your appetite. |
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Ranger ServiceCairnGorm Mountain Ranger Service ensure stewardship on behalf of Highlands & Islands Enterprise for the Cairngorm Estate and provide a welcome and support service for visitors to the Estate. |
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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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Ski MountaineeringSki Mountaineering Ticket - £10 Enjoy the best of both worlds at CairnGorm Mountain. |
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Sledging at the PtarmiganWe are no longer operating a sledge park facility at CairnGorm. Funicular passengers may not take sledges up on the funicular. |
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Terrain ParkThe freestyle scene at CairnGorm is gaining a growing reputation as among Scotland's best with its Quiksilver/Roxy sponsored features providing some great shredding. |
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Walks & TrailsFrom the ‘Walk @ the Top’ to the ‘Train up, Guided Walk Down’, walking at CairnGorm Mountain is one of the most amazing experiences you can enjoy on any holiday in the UK. High mountain trails for the experienced, lower level way marked trails the whole family can enjoy and also a trail suitable for wheelchair and buggy access. It’s all here in the Cairngorms National Park. |
The holiday destination at Aviemore, deep in the Highlands of Scotland, is a true winter sports haven. Particularly popular are snowboarding and skiing with the snow sports typically taking place between December and April every year depending on snowfall and daylight. There are other winter sports activities offered too, including cross country skiing, ski mountaineering, sledging and there is special tuition available for disabled skiers.
Climbing can be enjoyed at the Northern Corries although be aware that weather conditions can vary widely and that you should watch out for avalanche reports. There are also many walking activities to be enjoyed, including the self-guided walks and the chance to walk up the mountain and take the mountain railway back down.
The Funicular railway itself is another highlight throughout the year and a great way of exploring all the Cairn Gorm Mountain has to offer without breaking a sweat. While at the top you could go mountain shopping at the Shop at the Top where you can pick up a host of unique gifts; or settle in at the Ptarmigan Restaurant with its spectacular views and varied menus.
In fact you don’t even have to scale the mountain itself to have fun in the Cairngorms National Park. Close to the car park you can wander into the mountain garden and discover the wildflowers and varied plant species; check out the exhibitions from local photographers and artists; view the incredible camera obscura; or visit the ranger service which has information on where to walk and what wildlife you may be able to see along the way.
The Cairn Gorm Mountain has now become the premier destination for winter activities in Scotland so if you’re looking for a break away that’s full of adventure make sure you stop here first.
