Welcome to our Discover Cairngorms blog, showcasing the best things to see and do in the Cairngorms National park
The Cairngorms National Park is the UK’s largest park and has been named one of the world’s Last Great Places by National Geographic. As well as being home to 4 out of 5 of the tallest mountains in Scotland, there is a stunning array of glens, forests and lochs to explore and a fantastic selection of local attractions and activities to suit all ages: distilleries and breweries, museums, art venues, castles and historic sites, leisure centres, wildlife parks and more. There is so much to see and do in the Cairngorms so we’d love to share our favourite places and hidden gems to help you get the most out of your stay with us.
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Wild Swimming
Nestled within the Abernethy nature reserve, Loch Garten is a tranquil place – perfect for walking, swimming, cycling and picnicking. The Loch itself is surrounded by an ancient Caledonian pine forest, as well as juniper, rowan, birch and heather. Here’s why we think it’s a great place to get in the water…