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CairnGorm Mountain Railway
CairnGorm Mountain Railway Review
A funicular railway to the top of Cairn Gorm (the mountain that gives its name to the region), the CairnGorm Mountain Railway operates both during and after the ski season and affords extensive views across the Cairngorms and the broad valley of the Spey. At the top is a visitor center and restaurant. Prebooking is recommended.
- Address: B970, Aviemore, PH22 1RB | Map It
- Phone: 01479/861261
- Cost: £9.95
- Hours: Daily 10--4:30
- Website: www.cairngormmountain.co.uk
- Location: Aviemore
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