Hillgoers
Cairngorms Night Sky Walk
Discover the beauty of nature within the dark skies of the Cairngorms.
Cairngorms Dark Sky Park · Mountain Trails · Aurora Potential
A fantastic blend of Scottish mountain walking and astronomy. Because of its northerly position, this is one of the best tours for potentially spotting the Northern Lights.
Operating heavily in the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area—the dedicated Dark Sky Park region of the Cairngorms—Hillgoers provides a unique blend of mountain guiding and astronomy. Their Dark Sky events involve wrapping up warm and hiking out into the wilderness under the cover of darkness. Led by qualified mountain leaders, you will learn how to navigate by the stars just as ancient travelers did, while scanning the pristine northern skies for meteor showers, constellations, and potentially the elusive Northern Lights.
Highlights
Tomintoul & Glenlivet
Walk within the internationally recognized Cairngorms Dark Sky Park, the most northerly dark sky park in the world.
Northern Lights
Due to the high northern latitude, these walks offer a genuine chance of spotting the Aurora Borealis during high solar activity.
What's included
- Guided night walk in the Cairngorms
- Expert astronomy and navigation instruction
- Hot drinks
Not included
- Head torches with red light (recommended to bring)
- Transport
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