After nine great days bikepacking in the Scottish Highlands in the driest September since records began in 1910, I have managed to sort and upload…
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Bikepacking Scotland
Founded by Round the World singlespeed cyclist & bikepacking trail designer Markus Stitz Bikepacking Scotland is your go to resource for all things bikepacking in Scotland.
Inspiration for the Sunday before Christmas. This route from Gravel Rides Cairngorms and Perthshire takes you through the Black Wood of Rannoch, and ancient Caledonian pine woodland on the shores of Loch Rannoch. ![]()
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It is a route of two halves - first meandering through a beautiful forest, before you emerge onto much more open ground. The route starts at a carpark on the shores of Loch Rannoch, but can also be accessed by taking the train to Rannoch Station and starting from there. ![]()
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We have three more routes to share with you, and look forward to work on the next stage of the publishing process - and the release in a few months.
Today's featured route is a classic. The Burma Road loop in the book takes you from Aviemore to Carrbridge and then over the highest point at 689m back to Aviemore. The climb from the Carrbridge side is less steep - but still quite epic. The views though ....![]()
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Another fab route if you base yourself at Ravenscraig Guest House
Today's route from the new book starts and finishes in Aviemore and takes you to Ryvoan Bothy - the perfect lunch stop. But there is much more to see on the route, which takes you past the Green Lochan and through stunning Caledonian Pine Forests. ![]()
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A big thanks to Ravenscraig Guest House for hosting us for two nights - they have amazing facilities for bikes & yummy breakfasts!