CairnGorm
Mountain Railway
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1RB
Tel: 01479 861261 Fax: 01479 861207
Almost 2km long, CairnGorm's
funicular railway is the highest railway in the United Kingdom
and takes you up the slopes of CairnGorm, the UK's fifth
highest mountain at 1245metres and one of Scotland's most
extreme arctic wilderness environments, valued for its
landscape and rare habitats. Travelling up the wind scoured
slopes gives a close up view of the northern Cairngorms,
created and moulded by over 400 million years of geological
drama while, rising above, CairnGorm itself provides a
majestic backdrop. Down in the valley below, in Glen More, the
panorama is no less dramatic with the ancient Caledonian pine
forest and Loch Mortich creating a gentler landscape setting.
The CairnGorm Mountain Experience provides an unrivalled
opportunity for visitors of all ages and physical ability to
relax and enjoy one of Britain's most spectacular mountain
areas in safety and comfort.
Nestled just below the summit of
CairnGorm the brand new Ptarmigan Station offers spectacular
views and is home to the Mountain Exhibition.The story
of how the mountains have evolved and how wildlife has adapted
to survive in such extreme conditions, climate change,
folklore and the human impact on the mountain landscape are
all explored. Visitors who want to explore the mountain on
foot are encouraged to make use of two, specially created,
clearly marked footpaths within the ski area boundary. Both
paths start from the railway Base Station. Along each route
you'll find information points highlighting topics of
interest.
The highest shop in the land
features an interesting range of gifts to buy and the highest
restaurant, with its viewing terrace, offers a menu of
wholesome traditional local ingredients. The railway and
restaurant are available for private functions - phone for
details.
