Lairig Ghru
The Lairig Ghru is the best known hill-pass in Scotland. It climbs to an altitude of 835 metres and crosses through the central Cairngorms, one of the wildest areas in the country, and is a true classic walk. It is described from Speyside to Deeside.
Terrain
Clear paths for most of the distance, though these are lost amongst the stones on the very rough highest section. The Lairig is however a long walk through very remote and exposed terrain where help is a long way off and is often snow-bound in winter. This is a serious walk and hence is given Grade 4.
Public Transport
Bus to Coylumbridge. Return journey possible by bus in summer but takes all day.
Start
Coylumbridge.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
Users' reports
As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.
There are 17 user reports for this walk - click to read them.
