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course_slug: "5-day-scottish-wild-camping-and-hiking-adventure-in-the-cairngorms"
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# 5-Day Scottish Wild Camping and Hiking Adventure in the Cairngorms

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## Identity

- **Listing title**: 5-Day Scottish Wild Camping and Hiking Adventure in the Cairngorms
- **URL slug**: 5-day-scottish-wild-camping-and-hiking-adventure-in-the-cairngorms
- **Course id**: 78625
- **Centre id**: 41578

## Short summary

5 day guided wild camping trek in the Cairngorms National Park. Summit Ben Macdui, explore remote glens and camp in Scotland’s wild landscapes. £395pp.

## Classification

- **Sports / activities**: Hiking
- **Experience levels**: Beginner
- **Course categories**: Guides & Tours, Multi-Day
- **Regions**: Scotland
- **Subregions**: North-Eastern Scotland
- **Countries**: United Kingdom


## Location

- **Address (as provided)**: Braemar, Ballater
- **Coordinates**: 56.9895602, -3.5434389 (WGS84)

## Pricing (catalog; not a quote)

- **Amount shown in catalog**: 395
- **Currency (inferred from symbol)**: GBP
- **Currency symbol (raw)**: £

## Operator / provider

- **Centre / provider name**: _Not linked in catalog._
- **Review aggregate**: _Not available in catalog payload._

## Session details (when present)

- **Duration label**: —
- **Length (days)**: —
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- **Min age**: 18
- **Max class size**: 5
- **Min group**: 1
- **Cancellation policy (summary)**: Custom
- **Booking type (label)**: —

## What’s included / kit / extras (plain text excerpts)

### Highlights
⭐ Highlights Small group guided wild camping trek through the Cairngorms National Park Summit Ben Macdui, the second highest mountain in the UK Explore remote glens, pine forests and high mountain plateaus Camp in wild locations far from roads and busy trails Led by a qualified and experienced Mountain Leader 🧭 Trip Overview This five-day wild camping trek explores the remote landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park, starting at Linn of Dee and travelling deep into the mountains. The route combines forest trails, glens, high mountain terrain and remote lochs, creating a varied journey through one of the UK’s largest national parks. Participants carry their own camping equipment, food and personal kit throughout the trip, giving the experience a genuine expedition feel. An experienced mountain leader provides guidance, navigation and safety support while helping the group identify suitable campsites and water sources along the route. 🤝 Why Choose Us Trips are led by fully qualified mountain leaders with extensive experience working in the UK’s mountain environments. Their focus is on safe travel in remote areas while helping participants gain confidence in wild camping and mountain navigation. Group sizes are kept small to create a friendly atmosphere and allow the leader to support each participant throughout the journey. This approach also makes it easier to adapt to changing mountain conditions and maintain a comfortable pace for the group.

### Essential information
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### What’s included
5 days and 4 nights guided walking in the Cairngorms Fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leader

### What’s not included
Food and drink Travel costs Personal insurance Transport to and from the meeting point

### Kit list
50–60 litre rucksack with waterproof cover Lightweight tent suitable for mountain conditions Sleeping bag suitable for mountain temperatures Sleeping mat Head torch with spare batteries Water bottles or hydration bladder Water purification tablets or filter Camping stove and fuel (optional) Bowl, mug and lightweight cutlery Toiletries and toilet paper Walking boots with ankle support Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers Walking trousers and base layers Warm mid layer such as a fleece Hat and gloves Multiple pairs of walking socks Dry bags or stuff sacks Walking poles (recommended) Personal medication and blister plasters Food for five days including lightweight camping meals

## FAQs

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