Cairngorm Navigation
Cairngorm & Northern Corries Navigation
The Cairngorms Navigation Course takes place on one of Scotland’s classic hillwalking challenges. This incredible loop takes in Northern Corries of Cairngorm Mountain as well as Cairngorm Itself.
- 9am meet at Cairngorm Mountain
- Introduction to the course and the aims.
- Practice Navigation (under guidance and instruction) on route taking the track towards Lurchers passing the bottom of the Northern corries.
- Navigate up onto the Plateau and around the tops of the northern Corries to the Summit of Cairngorm.
- Navigate down Windy Ridge back to the Van.
- Debrief with your instructor.
We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you. However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Cairngorm Navigation Course:
- Drink bottle/hot flask
- Compass
- Warm clothes.
- Walking Boots & Waterproofs
- Sunglasses/suncream
- Midge Repellent/Midge net
- Rucksack; 20Ltr or so
- Transport
Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the Cairngorm Navigation Course.
- Map.
- All instruction.
- All first aid and safety equipment.
- Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera and maybe even a drone, so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
- Fully certified instructors.
From £50 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
Glenavon Cottage
Main Street
Newtonmore
Highlands
Scotland
PH201DR
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Highland Outdoor Adventures
Looking for a fun and exciting adventure outdoor activity in the Highlands which will be a highlight of your holiday in Scotland? Or maybe you live here and want an outing on the rivers, lochs, sea, mountains or crags? Or perhaps you want to improve your skills, work to an assessment or take a qualification in paddling or climbing? Welcome to Highland Outdoor Adventures offering a range of climbing, walking and paddling options for individuals, groups and the whole family – including outings and courses for all levels (beginners through to experts).
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