Plan your visit
Whether you are looking for a solo escape, fun for the whole family or just a break from the everyday, the Cairngorms National Park has it all.
Situated right in the heart of the Scottish highlands, the UK’s largest National Park has a spectacular combination of wilderness, heritage, adventure and peace. Throughout the seasons there are events and ceilidhs, activity providers aplenty, local food and drinks galore, and landscapes that have inspired creativity for many centuries. Whether you’re drawn to dark skies and a bit of winter magic, loch side views surrounded by autumn colours, or spring time adventures, it’s easy to see why people who visit the Cairngorms come back time and time again.
This National Park is known and revered for its natural and environmental credentials, and so it makes sense that the love of this place must go hand in hand with action to protect and take care of the nature and wildlife that depends on it.
The Cairngorms welcomes around 2 million people a year, so the positive impact that visitors can have should not be underestimated. From small actions like litter picking, packing reusable picnic tubs and shopping locally, to cutting the carbon and taking the train, planning ahead provides the opportunity to put sustainability at the core of your trip, ensuring that future generations can benefit from all the National Park has to offer for many years to come.
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
Relevant alerts
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.