Welcome To Kingussie
Introduction To Kingussie
Kingussie is a small town located in the west of the Cairngorms national park. ​Kingussie is surrounded by amazing scenery of the Cairngorms mountains it is a perfect place for hikers to explore the local area.
Things To Do In Kingussie
Loch Morlich
Loch Morlich is a fresh water loch with sandy beaches situated underneath the Cairngorms mountains. The Loch is home to a water sports centre and a yacht club.
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The Kingussie golf club is a great 18 Hole Golf Course located in the surrounding mountains of the Cairngorms national park. Kingussie golf club hosts many open competitions throughout the golfing season.
Cairngorm Mountain
The Cairngorm Mountain resort is one of the top tourist attractions in the Cairngorms. The resort is based over 1000m above sea level and has a resturant, viewing platform, gin bar and shop. There is a railway that can take you up to the resort.
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Loch Gynack is a small scenic loch located just outside of Kingussie, there are a few walks you can do around the loch to take in the amazing mountain backdrop.
Places To Stay In Kingussie
Kingussie is an amazing village located in the west of the Cairngorms national park. Kingussie is an amazing adventure base as it is nearby some of the most popular mountains in Scotland. Kingussie has a lot of different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Kingussie for your wonderful stay in one Cairngorms national park greatest locations.
Walks In Kingussie
Kingussie is a popular area in the Cairngorms national park with people passing by and staying every day. Kingussie is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities. Kingussie is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, it is home to some of the most popular walks Cairngorms. There is a variety of walks around Kingussie varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Kingussie area that the national park has to offer.
Kingussie Hiking Trails
1. Loch Morlich
Distance - 5.8 km
Time - 1.5 h
Elevation - 98 m
Difficulty - Easy
This route does a full loop of Loch Morlich, Along the way you will be treated to views of the loch and its beaches as well as the Cairngorm mountains looming all around. The trail follows a well maintained gravel path. There are many things to stop and do along this path to make a day of walking Find this route here
2. Ben Macdui
Distance - 16.1 km
Time - 7 h
Elevation - 827 m
Difficulty - Hard
This long hike to Britans second highest mountain the route includes rocky ascents and sometimes unclear paths. The route is not too strenuous but can be difficult to navigate especially on the summit plateau if weather is bad. Find this route here
3. Creag Bheag
Distance - 5.5 km
Time - 2 h
Elevation - 292 m
Difficulty - Easy
This trail starts in Kingussie. The path ascends across to the summit of Creag Beag where you will be greeted with astonishing views, the route then passes through a majestic pine wood forest bustling with wildlife before making your way back to Kingussie. Find this route here