Car Parking

Car Parking at Cairngorm Mountain

At 635m high, Cairngorm Mountain is one of the easiest and most popular access points into the Cairngorms National Park. We are just a short drive from Aviemore with stunning views along the way. 

Coire Cas Car Park

The main car park area for visitors to Cairngorm Mountain is at the base of Coire Cas with space for over 400 cars including accessible, and oversized spaces ideal for larger vehicles. From here it is a short walk to our facilities and activities.

We ask that during the winter months all hillwalkers and climbers accessing the Northern Corries path to use the lower level parking to allow for our snowsports customers space in the upper level. 

Winter Parking

Parking charges will be lifted throughout the snowsports season. During this time you can provide a donation and you’ll find donation boxes around the car park and you can also donate online via the link below.

Parking is on a first come first serve basis, and we cannot guarantee there will be spaces especially during peak times. Please ensure you arrive early to avoid disappointment, once full we will operate a 1 in, 1 out policy.

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Aerial view of car park

Summer Parking

Parking charges are in place at our main Coire Cas car park outside of the snowsports season.

We operate a barrier entry system which automatically registers license plates on arrival. Payment can be made via QR codes printed around the car park or directly at the payment machine outside the Base Station before exit.

If you have any queries about parking please get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

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Summer Parking Charges

Please see the table below for details on tariffs and important information to note for your visit.

DurationChargesImportant Information
Up to 20 MinutesFreeBarrier will automatically lift on exit.
Standard Day £3.00 (up to 8 hrs between 06:00 – 23:59)Pay via QR code or payment machine outside the Base Station before exit.
Extended Day£5.00 (up to 18 hrs between 06:00 - 23:59)Pay via QR code or payment machine outside the Base Station before exit.
Overnight £25.00 (anytime between 00:00 – 05:59)Motorhomes & Campervans: for overnight parking please use our dedicated facility at Ciste Car Park.
Blue Badge HoldersFreePlease validate your license plate in the Ticket Office before leaving.
Overnight (Hillwalkers)£5.00Please contact the Ticket Office to register your vehicle before visiting.
Local Summer Parking Permit£20.00This offer is restricted to the following postcodes: PH19 through to PH26. Please contact the Ticket Office or pop in to arrange your permit.

Information For Hillwalkers

Hillwalkers and mountaineers regularly use our car parks to access the Cairngorms.

Whether you're exploring for an overnight trip, or a longer adventure, we ask that you fill out a digital route card so that we are able to keep track of cars left in our car parks and can provide assistance to the emergency services if required.

CMSL Car Parking Charges Spring/Summer/Autumn 2023

Our car parking payment system is now in operation in our main car park at Cairngorm Mountain. A £3.00 charge per vehicle for daytime parking is now required at the pay on exit ticket machine until 31st October 2023. We will not be charging for parking for Blue Badge holders. For Blue Badge holders wishing to visit us, please enquire at our mountain shop or contact any member of staff. Payment options are by contactless credit/debit cards, or coins.

 Parking over the winter season is free. Income received will help offset the significant cost of a new upgrading of the main car park, currently nearing completion. During the winter season you can provide a donation and you’ll find donation boxes around the car park and you can also donate in The Mountain Shop.

Parking is on a first come first serve basis, and we cannot guarantee there will be spaces especially during peak times. Please ensure you arrive early to avoid disappointment, once full we will operate a 1 in, 1 out policy. We ask that during the winter months all hillwalkers and climbers accessing the Northern Corries path to use the lower level parking to allow for our snowsports customers space in the upper level.  

Digital Route Card

Coire na Ciste Car Park

Parking is also available at Coire na Ciste. This is now a common parking location for walkers and mountaineers throughout the year and is free to use, however donations are welcome.

In the winter it is utilised as overflow parking with a shuttle bus operating to get visitors up to the slopes during peak times.

In the winter it is utilised as overflow parking with a shuttle bus operating to get visitors up to the slopes during peak times.

Our newly developed aire ‘The Cairngorm Motorhome Site’ and it’s facilities are available here from May until October, you can find out all about it here.

Motorhome Parking

Please note: Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited car parks are used at the vehicle owners own risk and we accept no liability for any loss or damage to vehicles or their contents.

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