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Cairngorms National Nature Reserve

nature reserve, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Cairngorms National Nature Reserve is located in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland, within the United Kingdom. This area, part of the Grampian Mountains, is home to the highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Macdui, which stands at 4,296 feet (1,309 meters). Established in 1954, the reserve covers approximately 100 square miles (259 square km) and is known for its rare flora and fauna. The Cairngorms also support a winter-sports industry, with activities like skiing, climbing, and pony trekking being popular.123

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