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Mark the RSF Archivist and I have been discussing an RSF long weekend in the Cairngorms this summer based out of the Braemar Youth Hostel.
First a 2 day round trip with an overnight at the independent Glen Prosen Hostel.
Day one would start by first taking Jock's Road (Tolmounth) through Glen Callater and over into Glen Doll. From there we will either take the Kilbo Pass over to Glen Prosen. There is the alternative to take the road a short way from Glen Doll down to Glen Clova and take the easier Minister's Path over to Glen Prosen. The hostel at the top of Glen Prosen is beautiful with a great wood burning stove.
Day two will start with a quick crossing to the Blackwater Reservoir via the Hill of Strone. Likely a bit of hike a bike. From the reservoir the route takes the road then track up Glenisla to near Bessie Cairn. We will then take a left onto the Monega Pass back to Braemar. The Monega is the highest of The Mounth passes at over 1000m when it passes the summit of Glas Maol. Depending on progress and weather there is the option of a couple other summits while on the plateau before descending back down to Glen Clunie and onto Braemar.
For those with time there is the option for a final day's hike-a-bike through the Larig Ghru to Aviemore where folks can get the train back south. A true RSF experience.
Transport
The train can be taken to Aberdeen (90km), Dundee (90km) or Pitlochry (60km) and then onwards by bike to Braemar distances in brackets. From Aberdeen there is also the option of a regular bus to Braemar which takes bikes. However the cycle up Deeside is lovely too.
https://www.komoot.com/tour/328900398?ref=wtd
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35368969