Exploring Glacial Geomorphology of Cairngorm

This is the second day of a 4 part excursion exploring the geomorphology of the Cairngorms. Part 2 explores the landscape at Cairngorm Mountain itself.

The field trip will commence at 9:30am from the Cairngorm Ski Centre Coire Na Ciste car park.

If you wish to attend, please contact our Excursions Secretary, Rosemary Feilden, by email (excursions@aberdeengeolsoc.org.uk)

As a precaution, because this is a big area, we ask that all participants have a map of the area (OS Landranger 36, Explorer OL58), a compass and a whistle.

Note that participants will have to make their own accommodation arrangements. We are not able to make a block booking.

Suggested hotels include:

Grant Arms Hotel, Craig Lynne Hotel, Garth Hotel, Ben Mhor Hotel, Carrbridge Hotel, Cairn Hotel if you want to stay near Granton or Carrbridge.

The 3rd day is closer to Roy Bridge so suggested hotels include:

Highland Bridge Hotel, Roy Bridge Hotel. Highlander Hotel, Balavil Hotel, Braeriach hotel, Glen Hotel, Laggan Hotel.

We suggest early booking as hotel or B & B accommodation in this part of the Highlands is likely to be well subscribed in September.

(Note: Photo of the Cairngorm plateau by Don Stewart.)