Meet the Reindeer
Feb 25th, 2007 by claire
You can follow a guide walk up to the Cairngorms to visit and feed the Reindeer Herd. Its a guided walk call 01479 861228 to book or try and meet up by Glenmore Lodge (follow signposts).
Visits to the Herd leave daily at 11.00 am from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. During the Summer months from May to September, a second trip goes out in the afternoon at 2.30 pm.. During the Winter, (October - April) they only have the 11.00.am morning daily visit and this is dependent upon weather conditions being suitable . An admission charge is made for the trip. See below for admission charges
The visit to the herd involves your making a short journey in your car to nearer the reindeer location. They will lead the cavalcade in one of our vehicles and, if you have no transport of your own, there is normally room in someone’s vehicle.
We suggest that you have suitable clothing with you. Boots, Wellingtons or Stout Footwear are appropriate; high heels are not. If we advise you to take a waterproof jacket or warm clothing with you, please do so.
When the cavalcade reaches its destination (about 5 minutes drive up the ski road), you will then be taken on a short hill walk lasting around 30 minutes to where the reindeer will be grazing or, more likely, waiting for lunch to arrive. Your guide will then give a short talk including any specific instructions for that particular visit which may be necessary for your safety and comfort..
Admission Charges (check that they are current)
Adult £ 8
Child (Ages 6 to 16) £ 4
Under 6 free
Family Ticket £20