Cairngorm Mountains
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As we cross from Deeside toward Inverness, we traverse the Cairngorm Mountains, the heart of the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. This is an ancient, weathered landscape, home to five of the six highest peaks in…
Listen in the app2The Legacy of Glaciation
The dramatic scenery of the Cairngorms is a masterclass in glacial geomorphology. During the last Great Ice Age, which ended about 11,500 years ago, a massive ice sheet over a kilometer thick covered this region. …
Listen in the app3Wildlife of the High Tops
The extreme environment of the Cairngorms supports a specialized community of wildlife that has adapted to survive the harsh conditions. Perhaps the most famous residents are the Cairngorm Reindeer. …
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As we descend from the high passes of the Cairngorms and head toward the Great Glen, the landscape begins to soften once more. The high mountain air and the vast horizons of the plateau leave a lasting impression of the scale and…
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What is Cairngorm Mountains?
Cairngorm Mountains is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 57.0700, -3.6500 |
| Last updated |
