What's on at CairnGorm Mountain over the Next Week from Friday 10th August 2007

Midnight Meteorite Walks. Some spaces still available for Sunday 12th. (£20 per person) Scotland benefits from some of the darkest skies in western Europe and, on a clear night, the skies above its mountains and forests, free from light and other pollution, can provide an ideal location for stargazing. Which is why there will be few better places than the dark slopes of CairnGorm from which would-be astronomers can view the spectacular meteorite shower that is expected to light up the night skies over Scotland on Saturday 11th August and Sunday 12th August. Walk leaves the Coire cas Base Station at 9pm.TEL: 01479 861341
Events At CairnGorm Mountain This Week Sunset Dining at the Ptarmigan - the highest restaurant in the UK. Sunset dining is already fully booked for Friday 10th August. Spaces available for Saturday only 11th August. Book Early. TEL 01479 861341 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/food-drink/sunset-dining/
Highland Fling Ceilidh Night takes place in the Top Station at CairnGorm. Thursday 16th August. This night is really popular so book early - you can also book it online. Booking is advisable for both evening dining and Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights and bookings can be made by calling : 01479 861341.
Guided Mountain Walks This Week.... Friday 10th August . "Micro Navigation Course" - A chance to learn more about navigating by GPS. Short 2 hours session full of practical fun. Bring or borrow a GPS (we have a few that can be borrowed). Come to the ranger base at 2pm (walk returns at 4.00) prepared for mountain walking over rough ground. £2 per adult (accompanied children free)
"Early Bird Walk" Friday 10th August. A guided walk with the Ranger that begins at 8am from the Ranger Base at CairnGorm, takes you through the Mountain Garden up onto Windy Ridge path to the plateau and on to the summit finishing at the Top Station at approx 11am. £10 per person (which includes down travel on the mountain railway). Must be pre booked by credit card by 4pm on the previous day on 01479 861341 as places are limited. This walk takes place every Friday until the 31st August.
Monday 13th August. "Last Chance to see the Summer Birds" and "Mountain Mushrooms and More" Two walks on Monday, both leave at 10.30am from the Ranger Base and return around 4pm. You will require mountain clothing, walking boots and lunch. Booking essential TEL 01479 861341. Adults £5, accompanied children free.
Tuesday 14th August. "Summit Walk to the top of CairnGorm" with Interpretation expert Jim Cornfoot, this walk begins at 10am - 2pm. All walks depart from the Ranger Base at Coire Cas and booking is essential - call 01479 861341. Full walks programme available from: http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/guided-walks-events/guided-walks/
Events To Look Out For in August :
Odyssey - Unveiling the wild spirit of the Cairngorms. Admission Free. An amazing photographic exhibition celebrating the unique natural heritage of Britain's largest National Park. Open 10am until 4.30pm. 3rd August - 28th October. Full information: http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/
"Behind the Scenes at CairnGorm Mountain" Tuesday14th August and Thursday 16th August. The guided tour starts at 9.00am in the Base Station ticket office. Tour length approx 1 hr 15 mins. Adult £15, Child under 16 £7.50. This includes Visitor Guide, Fact Sheet and Funicular Railway Ticket. Spaces are strictly limited and must be pre booked by calling: 01479 861341. This tour will take place every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of August.
Creative Cairngorms Exhibition 29th July - 29th August. FREE Artists and artisans working in the Cairngorms National Park. Base Station 10.00 - 4.30 daily.