Cairn Gorm
Mountain in Scotland
Also known as: Cairngorm · An Càrn Gorm
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The hike up Cairn Gorm
The route starts at Ptarmigan Station — reached with Cairngorm Mountain Railway from the parking at Coire Cas Car Park.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Cairn Gorm?
Cairn Gorm is 1,245 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 146 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Cairn Gorm?
From Ptarmigan Station it is about 1.1 km one way with 154 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Cairn Gorm?
The nearest parking is Coire Cas Car Park (northwest of the peak), then Cairngorm Mountain Railway up to Ptarmigan Station · about 2 min · check departures — 1.1 km on foot · ↑ 154 m · about 1 h 1 min round trip. Alternative: Coire Cas Car Park (northwest of the peak) (about 3.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Cairn Gorm in Conquer?
Yes — Cairn Gorm is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Cairn Gorm in the app
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