UK’s longest toboggan is being lined up for Cairngorm Mountain
Cairngorm Mountain has announced plans to open the UK’s longest and highest toboggan at the resort.
The dual rider toboggans will run along 1.2 kilometres of track and the highest point will be 715 metres above sea level.
Subject to planning and funding approval, it is hoped the new attraction will open summer 2026 and it is expected to cost in the region of £1.2m.
The addition is expected to create more year-round jobs at the mountain resort.
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The toboggan track will be located within the existing ski infrastructure area at the base of the mountain and utilising an existing ski tow, alongside the mountain bike trails.
The ride will run from spring to autumn, and the lightweight aluminium track can be easily removed and installed in under two weeks at the start and end of the snowsports season.
Twisting and turning down the mountainside, the track will cross underneath existing bike tracks offering ‘unbeatable views of the surrounding areas’.
Independent braking allows the rider to safely control the speed of their adventure.
The resort has said the toboggan run will be suitable for most ages and abilities - younger children can ride in the toboggan with an adult.
A resort spokesperson said: “The scenic toboggan experience aligns with the objectives of the 25-year Cairngorm Masterplan to create year-round activities for every season.
“This is a key milestone in helping the business to become more sustainable and will also support snowsports in the future, as the unpredictable winters caused by climate change become more prevalent.
“Once open this will allow more full time staff to be employed year-round.”
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Last year Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd opened a gravity-style mountain carting experience for teenagers and adults, together with an enhanced playpark and a range of adventure ball runs for younger children and families.
Resort bosses said these have welcomed thousands of visitors in their first 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.”
The existing summer offering at Cairngorm Mountain now also includes activities for visitors of all ages, from mountain tubing, carting and mountain bike trails to adventure ball runs, guided walks and a viewing terrace for al fresco dining and drinking as well as the funicular railway.
