Cairngorms on a Shoestring
It doesn’t matter how old you are, how fit you are, or how much you have to spend - the Park is for everyone to enjoy. Many things to see and do are completely free - including walking and wildlife watching - mostly provided by nature. There are over 1000km of waymarked trails in the Cairngorms. Some walks are for all abilities which make them ideal for wheelchair users and also for those pushing buggies, and there are also cycle routes linking different places. Organised camp sites, bunkhouses and hostels provide low-cost accommodation.
If you are travelling through wild country, you may choose to wild camp. This means you can camp overnight free of charge, though this brings extra responsibilities - download information on wild camping from the Scottish Outdoor Access Code website.
The independent hostels in the Cairngorms National Park are all working together to try and make your hostelling experience great! More information can be found at the Cairngorms Hostels website.
The Park Authority also provides free booklets and brochures, including information about what to see and do in the Cairngorms National Park. Monthly Ranger-led activities in the Cairngorms are listed in a download from the Countryside Events page.
Throughout the Park you will find bothies which provide very simple accommodation when walking in wild areas. See Mountain Bothies
In the Cairngorms Explorer publication, you’ll find walks and activities you can do easily, inexpensively and without a car - saving you some money, and saving the environment too. And for a real taste of Scotland, go to a Highland Games or Show.
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