Cairngorm Funicular
Feb 25th, 2007 by claire
The Cairngorm ski area and funicular is ideal for having fun and walking (although there are some restrictions during the summer if you are walking - you cant use the funicular to skip the start of the walk).
The funicular is a great trip for the kids. If you plan to come to this area more than once its worth becoming a Friend of the Cairngorm.
It’s open all year round, except on Christmas Day and during our annual maintenance programme (usually mid-November).
Spring/Summer/Autumn - trains run every 15, or 20 minutes daily
First train up 10.00am (10.20am on Wednesdays)
Last train up 4.20pm
Last train down 5.00pm
(times vary throughout the seasons)
Winter - train and other snowsports uplift open from 9am daily, subject to weather conditions.
TRAVEL HERE BY CAR
If you do drive, they currently operate a voluntary carbon tax scheme which asks for a £1 donation per car - you’re very welcome to give more though - it’s put towards projects to help manage the mountain area more sustainably, for example with new footpath trails. From Aviemore (just off the A9 main trunk road) take the B970 and follow it all the way to CairnGorm Mountain - it’s about 9 miles.