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Press and Journal
01-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Cairngorm Mountain aiming to launch UK's 'longest and highest' toboggan ride
Plans to build the UK's 'longest' and 'highest' toboggan at Cairngorm Mountain have been revealed. Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited (CMSL) is hoping to launch the major new attraction in summer 2026. The dual rider toboggans will run along 1.2km of track with their highest point at 715 metres above sea level. Subject to planning and funding approval, the attraction would require an estimated investment of £1.2 million. The toboggan track will be located within the existing ski infrastructure area at the base of the mountain. It will use an existing ski tow alongside the mountain bike trails. Running from spring to autumn, the lightweight aluminium track can be easily removed and installed in under two weeks at the start and end of the snow sports season. Twisting and turning down the mountainside, the track will cross underneath existing bike tracks, offering unbeatable views of the surrounding areas. Meanwhile, independent braking allows the rider to safely control the speed of their adventure. The attraction will be suitable for most ages and abilities, although younger children must be accompanied by an adult. The scenic toboggan experience is part of the 25-year Cairngorm Masterplan to create year-round activities for every season. Once open, it will allow more full-time staff to be employed. Last year, CSML opened a gravity-style mountain carting experience for teenagers and adults, as well as an enhanced playpark and a range of adventure ball runs for younger children and families. The new additions have already welcomed thousands of visitors in their first season. Tim Hurst, interim chief executive of CMSL, said: 'Summer toboggans are a well-established concept in the mountains of Austria, Switzerland and Germany and in North America, but this is a first for the Scottish Highlands. 'We're incredibly proud to be working on this exciting product, introducing something new to the area with minimal impact on the terrain. 'By building on the success of our fantastic summer activities, we believe our toboggan ride will attract even more families. 'We'll be offering something unique and exhilarating that all the family can enjoy, and we can't wait to get started on it.'
The Herald Scotland
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Toboggan track could launch in the Cairngorms next year
The dual toboggans will run along 1.2km of track as well as reaching 715 metres above sea level. An estimated investment of £1.2 million is needed and the track will be located within the existing ski infrastructure area at the base of the mount and utilising an existing ski tow, alongside the mountain bike trails. The ride will be open from spring to autumn and the lightweight aluminium track will be easily removed and installed in under two weeks at the start and end of the snowsports season. The track will cross underneath existing bike tracks and offer views of the surrounding area while being open to most ages and abilities. Read More Police patrol national park to help protect endangered capercaillie Young children will ride in the toboggan with an adult and it aligns with the Cairngorm Masterplan to create year-round activities for every season. Tim Hurst, Interim CEO of CMSL, said: 'Summer toboggans are a well-established concept in the mountains of Austria, Switzerland and Germany and in North America, but this is a first for the Scottish Highlands. We're incredibly proud to be working on this exciting product, introducing something new to the area with minimal impact on the terrain. It complements the other activities on offer, fits into the existing infrastructure and is easy to remove and install by hand each season. 'By building on the success of our fantastic summer activities, we believe our toboggan ride will attract even more families, encourage them to stay in the local area for longer, providing yet another reason for visitors to come to Cairngorm Mountain out of the snowsports season and to enjoy the natural mountain environment throughout the year. We'll be offering something unique and exhilarating that all the family can enjoy, and we can't wait to get started on it.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Cairngorm funicular to reopen after lengthy closure
The UK's highest railway is due to return to service later following an extensive programme of work. The Cairngorm funicular near Aviemore, was closed for four years from September 2018 due to structural issues with the track. It was reopened to the public in January 2023 following £25m of repairs before it was closed again in August that year due to snagging issues. Owner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) said the remediation work had been completed. No opening date as funicular repairs near end Agency secures £11m mountain railway settlement The public agency said, weather conditions permitting, the 1.2-mile (2km) funicular railway would now run a regular service throughout the day, seven days a week. The facility near Aviemore is operated by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL). Interim chief executive Tim Hurst said: "We recognise how critical the railway is, not only to our entire team here at CMSL, but to all our customers and to many businesses in the local and regional area. "We would like to thank all our visitors for their patience whilst remediation took place." Opened in 2001 at a cost of £19.5m, the railway connects a base station with a restaurant and a ski area 1,097m (3,599ft) up Cairn Gorm - the UK's sixth highest mountain. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds Repairs and strengthening work started in April 2021 following the railway's closure in late 2018. But the Covid pandemic, a shortage of materials and bad weather led to the rising cost of the work, delaying an earlier reopening. The complex civil engineering project involved thousands of lifts by helicopter to deliver 800 tonnes of concrete to the site. Bearings and other components were also replaced. Engineers had to avoid causing damage to deep peat, and boulders removed to allow access to the railway were put back in place with their lichen-covered surfaces the right way up. The latest work has been ongoing since the summer of 2023. Before it was closed, the funicular's operators estimated that it carried about 300,000 visitors each year. HIE
BBC News
26-02-2025
- BBC News
Cairngorm funicular railway to reopen after lengthy closure
The UK's highest railway is due to return to service later following an extensive programme of Cairngorm funicular near Aviemore, was closed for four years from September 2018 due to structural issues with the was reopened to the public in January 2023 following £25m of repairs before it was closed again in August that year due to snagging Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) said the remediation work had been completed. The public agency said, weather conditions permitting, the 1.2-mile (2km) funicular railway would now run a regular service throughout the day, seven days a facility near Aviemore is operated by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL).Interim chief executive Tim Hurst said: "We recognise how critical the railway is, not only to our entire team here at CMSL, but to all our customers and to many businesses in the local and regional area."We would like to thank all our visitors for their patience whilst remediation took place."Opened in 2001 at a cost of £19.5m, the railway connects a base station with a restaurant and a ski area 1,097m (3,599ft) up Cairn Gorm - the UK's sixth highest mountain. Repairs and strengthening work started in April 2021 following the railway's closure in late the Covid pandemic, a shortage of materials and bad weather led to the rising cost of the work, delaying an earlier complex civil engineering project involved thousands of lifts by helicopter to deliver 800 tonnes of concrete to the site. Bearings and other components were also had to avoid causing damage to deep peat, and boulders removed to allow access to the railway were put back in place with their lichen-covered surfaces the right way latest work has been ongoing since the summer of it was closed, the funicular's operators estimated that it carried about 300,000 visitors each year.
