Ben Macdui and Cairn Gorm
Summary
Ben Macdui is the second highest mountain in Britain. Approaching it from Speyside involves crossing the vast and exposed Cairngorm plateau, a rolling arctic wilderness and a popular route but requiring excellent navigation skills.
Terrain
Good paths on ascent and descent to plateau. The plateau itself is extremely exposed and tricky to navigate except in perfect conditions - particularly serious when under snow.
Public Transport
Bus to Cairngorm Mountain from Aviemore.
Start
Cairngorm Mountain car park (charge).