As Britain’s largest National Park, the Cairngorns has something for everyone.

Whether you’re an expert walker seeking the adrenaline-rush of climbing some of the country’s most challenging peaks, or simply looking for a location to get away from it all in idyllic and tranquil surroundings, the Cairngorns can cater for all holidaying wants and needs for all ages.

The serene region, which is situated in northern Scotland, covers a total area of 3,800 sq km of unspoilt and picturesque British countryside. It is some 40 per cent larger in area than another of the country’s most popular outdoor locations – the Lake District – and is around twice as big as the Trossachs and Loch Lomond.

For those after an active walking holiday, the National Park offers four of the largest five mountains in Scotland, with its highest peak being the 4,296 feet-tall Ben Macdui, which is second only to Ben Nevis in terms of highest mountains in the British Isles.

Meanwhile, there are more than 50 summits above 900 metres tall and 68 per cent of the total land area of the park is over 400 metres above sea level.

Also, novices and experts alike are sure to want to experience the most diverse array of different landforms anywhere in Europe, as the Cairngorns offers land ranging from Ice Age glaciers to granite tors and heavings. The park features its very own arctic wilderness – known at the Montane Zone – which is 600 metres above sea level and is the country’s largest such area.

The Cairngorns is not just an attractive holiday resort, however. Some 16,000 people live in substantially-sized towns, villages and hamlets within the park’s boundaries. However, with just one person per 4.2 sq km, the population density is among the lowest in the country and you could quite easily spend a day in the park without so much as seeing a local.

Major towns within the park include Aviemore, Ballater, Braemar and Kingussie, but it is estimated that tourists visiting the area and partaking in activities such as fishing, shooting and skiing account for around 80 per cent of its economic income.

Perhaps the best way to navigate around the vast expanse is to head off on a ranger-led group tour. This way, visitors will be guided around areas of the huge park by people who know it like the back of their hand and will have the opportunity to learn about the region’s plants, native pine woods and wildlife.

Around 25 per cent of the UK’s threatened bird, animal and plant species – including Golden Eagles, Ospreys, Dotterrills and Crested Tits – as well as being the primary place in the country to spot the Scottish Crossbill.

People eager to stretch their legs and exercise while on holiday, but do not want to go as far as attempting to scale a mountain, may be interested in activities such as mountain biking and canoeing. These sports can be great ways to see areas of the park that are not accessible by foot.