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The Cairngorms in Winter with Chris Townsend

The Cairngorms in Winter with Chris Townsend

2013•1h 37m
Documentary

A celebration of the UK’s largest and highest National Park, The Cairngorms in Winter with Chris Townsend takes the viewer on a spectacular 96 minute journey through awe inspiring scenery in the heart of Scotland’s mountains.

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Chris Townsend

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