@highlandman sans restrictions on travel, that would be a contender for sure.

@gordimhor I’m sure you’ll get down this year, love the Galloways. I start training with Galloway MRT in March, so this would be a good opportunity to increase my knowledge of some lesser known (to me) parts.

Coserine is a wee gem, it’s madness how few people around here even know of it’s existence, yet will drive for hours to get to busy hills that are in no way superior. A mate and I once had a day riding the Rhinns of Kells from Carlins cairn over Corserine and down to Meikle Millyea.

The climb was a push, as was the descent*, but the ride along the top was fantastic.

*With all this footfall recently, it’s now one I want to go back and throw a bike down!.

Just plotted the Cairngorms route on OS maps (how much better is it being able to snap to paths in national parks btw?!).

Blair Athol – Minigaig – Feshie – Geldie – White bridge – Lairig Ghru – Chalamain gap – Glenmore – Ryvoan – Bynack More – Lairig an Laoigh – Loch Avon circuit – Derry lodge – Linn of Dee – Bynack lodge – Glen Tilt – Blair Atholl.

Loose plan to camp at Feshie crossing at Creag na Cailich, pools of Dee, Loch Avon and lastly on Beinn a’ ghlo if weather allows.

Works out just shy of the ton, with plenty options to go higher or bail in bad weather. Exciting stuff.

Got my backpacking and sleep kit down to a decent weight now, wee bit of tweaking to do but not much.

So, it’s finally arrived, off on my travels with yokaiser of this parish around the Cairngorms on Monday.

Finally settled on a route that a few have done in one day, but we’ll be taking 5 days and enjoying it – the Rigby round. 75ish miles, 18 munros, 1500-2000m ascent per day, carrying all of our own supplies.

Nearly at £5k raised for save the children too, which my employer GSK matches. 🙏🏻

Pictures to follow….

Cheers fellas!

Aye, a friend of mine has been up all week, hes a photographer, not had a great week!.