DATE: 10-13 July 2025
DURATION: 3 nights/4 days
LOCATION: The Cairngorms, Scotland
ACCOMMODATION: Cairngorm Lodge
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Moderate
PRICE: £475
*From 2025, we have a new rating attached to all our trips. You can read more about our three trip styles here.
Join us for an adventure-packed 4-day escape into the breathtaking Cairngorms. Nestled at the heart of Scotland, this trip combines adventure, nature, and connection, offering a stay at the cosy Cairngorms Lodge, a hike through Glenmore Forest Park to the stunning Lochan Uainewith, paddleboarding on the serene Loch Morlich, mountain tubing and an enchanting encounter with the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd.
This trip is perfect for those looking to combine outdoor exploration in a stunning location—all for just £475. Book now and make your summer 2025 unforgettable!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 3 x nights accommodation at Cairngorms Lodge
✓ 3 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Group ice-breaker with your OAG host
✓ Hike in the Glenmore Forest Park and to the famous Lochan Uainewith
✓ Cairngorm Reindeer Herd experience with trained guides
✓ Watersports activity paddleboarding on Loch Morlich
✓ Wild swimming session on Loch Morlich
✓ Lunch and Mountain Tubing at Cairngorm Mountain
✓ Watch the sunset with us behind our accommodation
✓ Evening activities such as games night and quiz night
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the YHA fridges overnight)
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Thursday
- Check in to Cairngorm Lodge and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Group ice-breaker with your OAG host
- Dinner at Cairngorm Lodge
Friday
- Breakfast at Cairngorm Lodge
- Hike in the Glenmore Forest Park and to the famous Lochan Uainewith
- Watersports activity paddleboarding on Loch Morlich
- Dinner at Cairngorm Lodge
- Games night with your fellow guests
Saturday
- Breakfast at Cairngorm Lodge
- Cairngorm Reindeer Herd experience with local guides
- Lunch and Mountain Tubing at Cairngorm Mountain
- Wild swimming at the lake
- Dinner at Cairngorm Lodge
- Quiz night with your fellow guests
Sunday
- Breakfast at Cairngorm Lodge
- Final wild swim at the lake
- Check out and free time to explore this beautiful area of Scotland
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning Cairngorm Lodge, only a short distance from the famous Loch Morlich, and with view of the stunning Cairngorm Mountain Range. Our accommodation offers our group comfortable accommodation in the heart of a beautiful Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by stunning scenery at every angle. After a long day hiking, we can head back to our accommodation and enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is car parking at this accommodation, but if you can car share with someone please do. We love our planet!
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Getting there
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Cairngorm National Park, just outside the town of Aviemore. The nearest airport is Inverness or Glasgow, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest airport: Inverness or Glasgow
Address: Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, Glenmore, Aviemore PH22 1QY
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip. This will protect you in and run up to the trip in case you fall ill, or are injured and are then unable to make the event.
BOOK NOW
Be quick – we’re limited to just 20 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
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