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Looking for any suggestions for a loop similar to the 'alternative' Torridon loop which we did last year. Similar distance of 30 miles and epic scenery, preferably in Scotland. Not to bothered about some 'hike a bike' but not too much. Also looking for suggested accommodation close to the start of the loop, preferably a hotel with a bar for 6 lads needing a few beers
Glenmore - Cairngorm - Ben Macdui - Coire Etchachan - Fords of Avon - Bynack Mor - Ryvoan - Glenmore.
Big, big day. Epic if the weather is right. Glenmore Lodge has a bar or there's the Pine Marten or Aviemore.
Define not too much hike a bike as there's usually a fair bit from Fords of Avon to Bynack Mor, depending on conditions. That is a good route though.
Do you have a GPX of this route mate?
Braemar, royal Deeside, up Lochnagar from the north (via Gelder Sheil), west across the plateau taking in a couple more munros. Descend from Carn an t-Sagairt Mor to Loch Callater; return to Braemar.
Start from Glen Callater: From the loch ride up the landy track to Cairn of Claise, head E along walker's paths to Tom Buidhe, S along very faint paths to Finalty Hill, up Mayer, down the Kilbo to Glen Doll, up Clova, Bachnagairn...big hike up to Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch to join the previous descent back to Loch Callater. 6 munro summits; easy to add Tuirc, Tolmount and Driesh if you fancy (I did 8 munro summits). Perfect weather and dry conditions essential!
Beinn Fadda circuit, big day out in remote scenic countryside and one of the best descents I've done.
Thanks for the suggestions but does anyone have any Strava / GPX links to these suggestions so I could upload it to my Garmin?
Thanks
Don't take this the wrong way, but if you need a GPX, then maybe avoid such high level remote rides. Or take someone who is confident on such days.
Just saying.
Dunno gpxs are handy to help plot a route onto a proper map. I use gpx and os maps.
[quote=Nobeerinthefridge ]Don't take this the wrong way, but if you need a GPX, then maybe avoid such high level remote rides. Or take someone who is confident on such days.
Just saying.
+1 on that. The routes suggested above provide sufficient detail to let you plan an appropriate route (there are so few tracks in the area). The advantage of doing so is that you'll be forced to look at the map while plotting the route and that familiarity could stand you in good stead should there be any technical GPS issues or you have to come up with an alternative route on the day.
The GPX is just for the Garmin. We always carry proper OS maps also and the route is well planned. The Garmin however is excellent as a guide with the maps as a back up.
Cheers
Good stuff mate, in that case, using the excellent descriptions above, you'll be 10 minutes plotting them on whatever site you use.
Have a great ride, whichever you choose to do.
Tour de Ben Alder.