Winterwatch in the Cairngorms National Park

 

The new series of Winterwatch, based in the wilds of the Cairngorms National Park, starts on 29 January on BBC2.

Experience this rugged landscape on a six-day photography holiday focusing on the area’s charismatic mammal species and woodland birds. Led by wildlife photographer Robert Harvey, the group will search for Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare, Black Grouse and more, as well as capturing the snow-capped Cairngorm Mountain on camera at sunset.

Cairn Lochan Cairngorms, c. Robert Harvey

Birds & Mammals of the Cairngorms costs from £1,795 pp (two sharing) including transfers, five nights’ full board and expert guiding. Travel to Inverness extra.


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Cover image, Red grouse by Robert Harvey.

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home.

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