Overview
The three Northern Corries of Cairn Gorm provides one of the most reliable and easily accessed winter climbing venues in Scotland. There is also a fair amount of very worthwhile rock climbing in summer, including the classic Magic Crack. There are few better places to be in summer when sun floods the corrie.
Crag Height
Up to 100m
Crag Altitude
1030m ASL
Number Of Routes On Crag
45
Rock Type
Cairngorm Granite
Famous/Most Popular Routes
Savage Slit 80m VD
Fallout Corner 95m HS 4b
Finger Ridge Direct 110 VS 4c
The Magic Crack 100m HVS 5a
Ventriloquist 80m HVS 4c
Max Ratio
1:2
Approach Time To Crag (Approximate)
1 hour
Total Distance Covered During Experience (Round Trip)
5 km
Meeting location
Aviemore
Experience Duration
1 Day
Pre-requisites
Some summer hillwalking experience required for the approach to and return from the crag. No prior rock-climbing experience required for the easier climbing routes. Prior experience is required for routes graded HS or above. Please see our Grades Explained Page for more details.
For information on easier climbing experiences at this venue, please check out our Scrambling and Mountaineering Experiences Page.
Additional information
Single day experiences typically start at 9am and finish at 4:30pm. Please note that remote crags or long routes require the experience to start earlier and finish later than this. You may climb one long route or several shorter routes in a day, dependant on ability and time.You will be guided on the routes by an independently qualified, fully insured and competent Rock Climbing and Mountaineering Instructor. The instructor will choose routes based on your experience, fitness and preferences and will aways try to give you several options. All climbing equipment required for the route and instruction on its use is included. Clients may use their own equipment following an inspection by the Instructor. Clients must ensure they bring appropriate clothing as listed on our kit list page. In case of dangerous weather conditions an alternative activity or a full refund will be offered. Please read our Terms and Conditions for further information.