Night Walks in the Cairngorms

Join us for a guided night walk in the Cairngorms National Park, led by a qualified Mountain Leader and certified Star Ranger. Begin with an engaging Dark Skies / stargazing presentation before heading out to explore the landscape in darkness. Discover the area’s rich history and nocturnal wildlife as you walk beneath some of the darkest skies in Scotland. When conditions allow, you’ll see constellations, planets, and the Milky Way in breathtaking clarity.

About the trip

Travel in comfort aboard our private minibus — affectionately known as the Starship — with collection available from the Ballater area. You’ll be whisked away to a tranquil location for an engaging Dark Skies presentation, complete with hot drinks to keep you warm. Location of the event will be in the Ballater / Braemar area depending on winter road conditions and localised weather forecasts. You can choose to travel in your own vehicle if preferred and meet us / follow us to the chosen walk location.

Please note this event will go ahead even if it is overcast or raining - there will still be a dark skies presentation. Night vision scopes will be available for wildlife spotting. If the weather forecast is unsafe, the event will be postponed and you will be offered a refund (minus 5% booking fees), or another date. 

Walk Grading

This walk is graded as a Level 1 walk. The paths will be a mix of woodland tracks, normail hiking trails, and offroad vehicle tracks. Find out more about our walk grading here with walk disctances up to a maximum of 5km (3miles).

Duration

The event will depart Ballater at 6:30pm and should be back by 10pm, possibly later if there is a good night sky display or aurora!

Looking for a private experience? Whether you're a couple, a family, or an individual seeking something truly special, we can tailor a luxury Dark Skies evening just for you. Contact us.

If this isn’t quite the right event for you then check out the rest of our Guided Walks.