Walking in the Cairngorms : Over 100 walks, trails and scrambles including Lochnagar

Discover the wild heart of the Scottish Highlands with this comprehensive guide to the Cairngorms and Lochnagar. From vast granite plateaux and high corries to river glens and ancient Caledonian pinewoods, the Cairngorms National Park offers some of Britain's most dramatic mountain landscapes. Whether you're looking for low-level walks along the Spey, Nethy, Avon and Dee, high-level Munro ascents, or scrambling routes across challenging terrain, this guide has something for everyone. Inside you'll find clear step-by-step route descriptions supported by detailed Ordnance Survey mapping, ensuring accurate navigation across open moorland, plateau and corrie terrain. The guide includes 18 Munro summits with multiple ascent options for five key peaks: Ben Macdui, Cairn Gorm, Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Lochnagar. Classic long routes such as the Lairig Ghru and a Cairngorms 4000s challenge are included for those seeking extended high-level adventures. Practical information covers mountain bothies, facilities, access considerations and seasonal factors including winter snow conditions and deer-stalking periods. With easy access from centres like Aviemore and Braemar, plus detailed advice on accommodation, transport and route planning, this guidebook provides everything you need to explore the Cairngorms with confidence across the changing seasons.