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Cairngorms: Lochnagar Guided Walk
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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
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- English
Guided walk in the Cairngorms National Park.
Visit Balmoral Estate, the Scottish home of the Royal Family.
Discover the nature within the Cairngorms National Park,
Get up close to the iconic red deer, a Scottish Highlands wildlife legend!
Local accommodation pick-up when available.
What's Included
Professional Guide
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet in Ballater at the main car park in the square by the public toilets at 08:30.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Discover the beauty of Lochnagar with our team of local experts!
Be expertly guided to the summit of the famous Lochnagar, the north-east's most spectacular mountain. Situated on the Balmoral Estate, the area has many Royal connections and stories, including the "Widow's Lodge" on the banks of Loch Muick. With beautiful pine forests, stunning mountain views, waterfalls, and abundant nature, this walk is sure to create lasting memories of the majestic Scottish Highlands.
Walk distances of up to 19km may vary depending on the weather. An alternative, but still beautiful, lower-level walk in the area will be guided on the day if the weather is too much for the summit.
A good level of fitness will be required for this hike.
Please meet in Ballater at the main car park in the square by the public toilets at 08:30.
You will then convoy down to the Spittal of Glenmuick carpark to start the walk (approx 20 minute drive and no phone signal at carpark). Our minibus will transport the group if available.
There is a charge to park at the Spittal of Glenmuick of £5 for the day.
This walk can take anything from 6-9 hours.
Total ascent – 930m to top of Lochnagar.
Be expertly guided to the summit of the famous Lochnagar, the north-east's most spectacular mountain. Situated on the Balmoral Estate, the area has many Royal connections and stories, including the "Widow's Lodge" on the banks of Loch Muick. With beautiful pine forests, stunning mountain views, waterfalls, and abundant nature, this walk is sure to create lasting memories of the majestic Scottish Highlands.
Walk distances of up to 19km may vary depending on the weather. An alternative, but still beautiful, lower-level walk in the area will be guided on the day if the weather is too much for the summit.
A good level of fitness will be required for this hike.
Please meet in Ballater at the main car park in the square by the public toilets at 08:30.
You will then convoy down to the Spittal of Glenmuick carpark to start the walk (approx 20 minute drive and no phone signal at carpark). Our minibus will transport the group if available.
There is a charge to park at the Spittal of Glenmuick of £5 for the day.
This walk can take anything from 6-9 hours.
Total ascent – 930m to top of Lochnagar.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hillgoers
Tags
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Seasonal
Small Group
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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