A brand-new Ultra Trail Race based in the UK's largest National Park. Surrounded by spectacular Highland scenery the route incorporates a full traverse of the wide open spaces of the Ben Avon plateau, home to Britain’s largest nature reserve, the area is a wildlife haven.
Date: Saturday 5th June 2021 Distance: 62km Ascent: 1146m/3760'
Venue: Mar Lodge, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire AB35 5YJ Mar Lodge Estate is 3 miles west of Braemar.
The Cairngorms National Park, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is the largest national park in the UK and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Surrounded by the remnants of ancient pine forests, rolling glens, wild rivers and rugged peaks, the central Cairngorm NP is a huge, roadless and protected area.
The event is to be based from Mar Lodge, three miles to the west of Braemar. Home to Britain’s largest nature reserve, the area is a wildlife haven which includes golden eagles, mountain hares, ptarmigan, black grouse and red deer.
The Cairngorms Ultra Trail takes you on a journey through this wild and majestic landscape.
Entry Requirements: Keeping in line with this unique landscape participants will need to be partially self-sufficient for this event. You do not have to be super-fast or an elite athlete to enter, this will be an awesome challenge if you're looking to push yourself that bit further! However, the event is not suitable for novice trail runners as the route ventures into remote mountain areas and the ability to navigate the route is essential. It is important that you are prepared and equipped for weather conditions for the time of year.
Route Highlights
Glen Lui to Derry Lodge, Glen Derry, Fords of Avon, Glen Avon, Loch Builg, Invercauld Forest, Linn of Quoich, Dee Valley
For full details visit www.highterrainevents.co.uk
