Cairngorm Mountain

Cairngorm Mountain resort and surrounding area is well worth a visit. Plenty of accessible parking, the climb is well worth it. There is free WiFi and toilets plus a cafe and shop on site, and the railway that operates here will take you up to spectacular views. Great trails for mountain bikers are located here too, but note you can't take ebikes on the railway, you have to ride those up to the summit instead. If you're in the area then this location is well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Awesome place and far from a tourist trap. Anybody who feels trapped didn’t read the T&Cs which clearly state (and you have to check a box that you accept it) that you cannot leave the station. It was simply a really awesome experience. We were there on a day with lots of rain and shattered clouds but still the view was great and the whole feeling was simply outstanding. Prices were reasonable so no reason to complain.

The Mountain was not on our tour, but our driver told us this was worth the visit. So we bought our tickets for the team to take us up the mountain and it was time well spent just for the breathtaking scenery. I would highly recommend this to any Scotland visitor.

We picked a perfect day to hike up to the top of Cairngorm Mountain. Not too hot, not too cold and no wind! We arrived at the car park around 11.30 on August 23rd 2025. Plenty of people there but not packed out. We took the wide road/track up as we have two old dogs. As you elevate, the views become more and more stunning. Loch Morlich centre stage in the views really looked gorgeous. It took us about 2 1/4 hours to get to the top, with plenty of stops for photos, and rest, plus a brief stop for food and drink. It's a relatively hard hike due to the steep track and loose material underfoot, but if you're careful and just take your time it's very doable. We came down on the Funicular Train both for the experience and to give the dogs a rest. The 4 minute journey back down is incredible and you must have a camera at the ready to capture the views especially as you exit the tunnel at the station. I recommend this Mountain hike even if its not really your thing.

We took the tram up the mountain. It wasn't too busy. The restaurant was pretty busy though. The food was good and the prices weren't bad. The sky happened to be nearly cloudless and the visibility was approximately 80 miles according to the tram operator. The views were amazing and worth it!

Well worth a visit - The Funicular is an easy way to get to the very top. Offers everyone the opportunity to visit even with limited mobility. Prices are reasonable. There are multiple activities you can also do if your active. Downhill carting is one summer option. Access at the top includes a basic restaurant, toilets , shop and learning centre. There is an additional viewing area upper and lower. If you use the Funicular you cannot walk down. There is no access to walk around the top of the mountain unless you pre register as numbers are limited to protect the mountain and wildlife. You can make a few hours out of this. I recommend pre purchasing tickets as it's cheaper and can be limited. Overall I would recommend visiting

Was absolutely brilliant, what an experience to go and see. The funicular railway was brilliant and really enjoyed it was so smooth. We went on a clear day and was so gorgeous. We spent a good 2.5 hours up there and a good-sized restaurant with plenty of food and drink options. Friendly staff, clean and tidy, views amazing, stunning in fact, and seating outside also.

A 7 minute ride on the funicular railway to the top cost £19 per adult. Worth it for the views at the top. But the best bit, the restaurant at the top - we expected it to be a rip off with a captive audience - however the food and drinks were actually quite reasonable, for a soup and sandwich, with coffee. Other than the views, on a good day, and the cafe, not much to do at the top, so maybe not an all day excursion, but definitely worth doing regardless.