A walk up the North ridge of Cairngorm.

I began walking at the Coire na Ciste car park originally for skiers to have an alternative way to reach the upper snows via a chairlift. The chairlift structure was taken away some time ago now. It appears now that part of the large parking area is being developed as an overnight stop for the Camping Van fraternity. Markings on the tarred surface for Vans to park up and some camping park aids for the use of folks. I looks as if it is all still developing but as the signs state only for Camping Vans.

The other bigger park on the tarred area has been taken up the the Company fixing the problems with the rail part of the Funicular system. Maybe up and running again for next year?

From the area of where the chairlift began a easy way to get to the path our across the moor.

A look back to the feint path out from the parking area.

Lochan na Beinne with Loch Morlich in the the distance.

I recall this once as a fenced off area with several types of coniferous trees growing here. Maybe the move towards promoting only the native Scots Pine brought about the changes however it does appear that there has been some reseeding taking place? The path up to the col follows the line of the now cut down stumps of the fence.

The bealach at around 700 metres to gain access to the way up to Cairngorm.

Stac na h-Iolaire in the image.

Looking across Strath Nethy to Bynack More.

Beinn Mheadhoin in the distance with part of na Spreidhe.

The wee shelter ..El Alamein above the Nethy that I had a quick look for on this occasion but failed to locate amongst the rocks. This image I took some time ago when passing this way.

Probably not best situated as a shelter.

Image taken in the 1990's when I was in the area.

From the area of Cnap Coire na Spreidhe with in the centre a frozen Loch Etchachan.

The small granite tor and both the Mast and the Cairn of Cairngorm shown.

The 'dog bowl' on the tor scoured out my rainwater, gravel and wind?

Cairntoul, Angels Peak and Braeriach.

The Weather recording and comms. stuff on Cairngorm.

This image I took a few years ago in early May...who knows what May will bring this year.

Already I here that the Indian summer up here could end soon.

In this image it looks like John Knox is about to deliver a sermon.

Coire an t-Sneachda when descending form the summit.

Descent to .1141 with the top of Corie Cas with the Fiacaill a'Choire Chais.

Through to The Sgorans with the Sony lens.

A few young skiers enjoying a truncated Coire Cas ski run with the descent run from the upper slopes showing.

The descent into Coire Cas.

Back to the Car Park and looking out to the three hills in the Meall a'Bhuachaille range.

Comments

Using the Burma Road to reach the Dulnain and beyond.

The rough Estate track is approachable from the A9 road close to Aviemore and is used, in addition to the now Forestry work that is at present ongoing, and by walkers and off road cyclists. The way upwards gives very fine views outwards to the Cairngorm hills and from the high point on the track access to one of the Corbett hills and the way outwards and down into the quiet Glen through which flows the Dulnain river a tributary of the river Spey. Through the gate then ramping upwards. The Cairngorms appearing much grander with the additional cloud. The high point on the trail. Reaching the Glen and with the restored cottage at Caggan below. Below can just be seen the bridge to cross the Dulnain River. From the bridge crossing looking upstream to an estate Bothy and into an area when Curlews, Oystercatchers and Lapwings arrive for the Summer. The upstream Bothy. To a past Guardian of the Glen. The fine looking Croft at Insharn through which the N7 cycle route passes. The track divides

Glen Tromie, the Gravel Track, the Corbett, and Glen Feshie.

We began this day out from the Wildlife Park with just a short distance into Kingussie the only part of the journey that was on a road with traffic. I don't think that bikes and traffic mix well on a busy road. However we survived the ride during the few kilometres into the village. We were happy to reach the Speyside Way trail and follow this off-road to reach Tromie Bridge and then follow the Glen track until we left it to gain the Gravel Trail. Some old farm buildings that have become Holiday accommodation. A fine wee cottage above Lynaberack Lodge. Bhran Cottage. A look down on the way to the upper part of the Tromie. Now on the gravel making use of the surface to reach the higher ground. The surface has been established for vehicles to reach the area when the planting of millions of trees happens. I guess that fences will come soon? However the track is very well made with loads of drainage systems and the edges have been re-established with the vegetation. A very different

A Herding Dog visits a small area of the Cuillin.

Over two days Spot walked over a few of the smaller hills in the area. The first day was on Hills above Loch Slapin Sgurr nan Each, the Corbett Garbh-bheinn and the Graham Belig. On the second day after leaving the vehicle at Elgol the water taxi was taken into Scavaig and Loch Coruisk was walked around and then the coastal path was followed past the wee, so called, bad step to get to Camasunary Bay and then continuing coastal path walked back to Elgol. A cool down after a day out. Where the water taxi leaves from to reach the Cuillin. Happy to be at Coruisk....lots of fresh water to swim in. Camasunary Bay with the South flank of Blabheinn behind. The path down to Elgol...Rum in the distance.

Getting about in the hills on foot and by cycle.

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