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Girl Outdoors went cycling
about 23 hours ago
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Girl Outdoors went cycling
2 days ago
DAY 3 - Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy to Aviemore
From the bothy, you will follow a gravel track, which eventually joins the road. There was a river crossing just before hitting the road, which could be pretty deep, if in spate.
The route is pretty easy going all day, I especially love the section approaching loch Morlich!
I stopped…
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Girl Outdoors went gravel riding
3 days ago
DAY 2 - Tomintoul to Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy
From my wild camp, I rose at 06:15 to bright sun! During this trip in late May, I experienced long daylight hours from 11:30pm-03:30am
I headed along a dirt road before it met gravel again, making my way through the estate.
There was a few hike a bike sections with…
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Girl Outdoors went gravel riding
4 days ago
DAY 1 - Aviemore to Tomintoul
The first day was a great introduction to the beauty and the champaign gravel that the Cairngorms has to offer.
As you leave the sight of the Cairngorm plateau behind and the major town of Aviemore, you enter the outstanding Caledonian forests, deeming with life... I witnessed multiple birds of…
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Girl Outdoors went for a hike
April 29, 2026
Scenic Lap of The Cairngorms - wildlife, swims and bothy stays!
A 3-4 day hike around the Cairngorms, traversing the beautiful mountain pass (Lairig Ghru) which was an old cattle drover and traders route until 1873..
This route is beautifully diverse from ancient Caledonia forests to vast glens and views over the snowy cairngorm plateau.
There’s a few lovely bothys to…
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Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
April 25, 2026
Exploring the Cairngorms 🚴🏻♀️☀️
Gravel / MTB ride around Aviemore - slow and steady to take in this beautiful route!
Jake hired a bike from near Aviemore and we set off on this 15 mile circuit that passes 3 lochs, traverses through multiple Caledonian forests and even stops by the legendary Pine Marten Bar,…
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Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 20, 2024
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July 28, 2024
The last section followed mainly gravel tracks along grassy meadows, which was very refreshing. Slowly, signs of life began to appear, with farms popping up along the way.
The last 15 miles (24 km) or so are on the ring road, which had to be the worst part of the trip due to the abundance of cars!
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Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 19, 2024
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July 28, 2024
All I can say is this section is insanely beautiful as you cycle through Fjallabak National Park, an area of outstanding beauty!
I got myself a coffee and some snacks from Hòlaskjol hut whilst escaping from the rain – you can camp here if needs be.
I then pushed on until I found a lovely grassy spot
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 17, 2024
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July 28, 2024
Last day of wilderness, as I hit the first paved road in days.
I left the F26 and took a detour from the original Iceland Divide route, as I desperately wanted to visit Landmannalaguar. I'd had a few recommendations and wanted to try out a hot pot, which was definitely worth it!
The colours in this area
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 16, 2024
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July 28, 2024
I followed the F26, which covers some beautiful terrain, for the whole day. There were views out to the surrounding glaciers, turquoise rivers and just miles and miles of black sand.
There were plenty of 4x4s in the area. The drivers are often very kind, offering water and sweets.
I passed Versalir Hut
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 14, 2024
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July 28, 2024
This is a beautiful section following 4x4 tracks. If the wind was on my side, I aimed to reach Nyidalur campsite, which roughly marks half way!
You get an amazing view of the glaciers in this area and start seeing signs of life as huge 4x4 vehciles pass by on the F26 road.
The river crossings were brutal
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 13, 2024
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July 28, 2024
Amazing night spent in Kistufell with the comfy bunk beds and warm company!
I attempted to complete a pathetic 12-mile (19-km) stage to the next hut, which is private but I figured it would offer some protection from the wind if I camped nearby.
This stage is absolutely beautiful with the dramatic lava
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 12, 2024
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July 28, 2024
Very challenging stage due to serious windy conditions, forcing me yet again to hike a bike most of the day.
If you get severe wind here in the Highlands, there's absolutely nowhere to shelter and this makes the route very challenging. I didn't stop once and just kept going, resulting in my cleats wearing
Girl Outdoors went mountain biking
July 11, 2024
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July 28, 2024
From the hut, I set off early towards the Lava field. The wind was extreme, making riding virtually impossible, forcing me to push my bike for most of the day.
Once in the lava field, I passed Botni Hut, which is a great option for a break or even for staying the night if you're schedule allows. Heading
about 2 hours ago
bravo👏👏, 15%, beautiful climb 💪
Had to find that mountain up there 😉
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