Good book for keeping a fire going I assume? I have slept in it in -6 on the tops of Forest of Bowland, granted that I also slept on heather (no, I wasn't that lucky!), and wore every single item of clothing I've owned since I was 6. It'll be fine, Wales isn't that cold/wet/snowy/miserable in Januar...

My kit list, probably underkill, but it's only 1 (long) night: Laserlite tent Rab Top bag Sleeping mat MSR pocket rocket Ti pan some clothes some food some spare bike bits (a tube) tools (gas canister + multitool) nothing adventurous up there, but I don't have a tarp or bivvy bag, so a tent it is th...

Steve, I quite agree with all your sentiments. I am one of those time limited riders who just wants to ride a bike in the great outdoors. Have done the Trans Cambrian, the PBW/MTL and love the idea of just getting away. Unfortunately have missed the entry for your Cairngorms Loop, but will be doing ...