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The Cairngorm mountain
range stretches for 50 miles with almost 50 peaks over 3000 feet and several
others rising over 4000 feet high. The Cairngorm plateau is a vast featureless
stoney desert (which is a unique example in this country of a sub-arctic
ecosystem). Three of Scotland's best hill passes go through here leading
to semi-permanent snowfields, which can persist into the summer months,
remnants of the ancient natural Caledonian Forest and features carved out
by the last Ice Age.
The Gaelic name for the Cairngorms is Am Monadh Ruadh (the Red Hills) due
to the pink granite on the plateau. However the name Cairn Gorm means Blue
Mountain as the peak apparently looks blue from a distance. Cairn Gorm itself
is 1245 metres high (4084 feet).
For over 100 years, the Cairngorms have been recognised as one of the finest
year-round sport and recreational playgrounds in the world. During this
period the sheer beauty of scale, landscape and climate have been enjoyed
by millions of outdoor enthusiasts. From exhilarating skiing and snowboarding,
to orienteering, superb Munro bagging and fantastic mixed high and low level
walking of all grades. A safe environment, with tuition available for many
sports, and or course equipment hire. |
