Laggan (Red) was always at the limits of my comfort zone and I really enjoyed the challenge. Despite moving to Aviemore 3 years ago I hadn’t been for years and went back a couple of weeks ago. The rocks seemed rockier and I struggled. Went back this week again and it just felt so much better. I’m still not doing the climbs right but descents were more fun.
The boardwalk section on the lower red was destroyed in winter storms and isn’t to be rebuilt. There’s a new section on the upper red, through an area that was felled, that reminds me of the descent off Innerleithens summit.
There are a few chicken runs that didn’t exist before and some off-piste stuff that I’ve not explored.
I know it’s difficult to compare trail centre grading but Laggan definitely feels tougher than the other Scottish reds I’ve visited.