Looking to ride the Cairngorms loop in late September or early October.
Either on my own or with a friend over a week.
Is the route rideable this time of year?
Thinking mainly bracken and ticks.
Ta.
Cairngorms Loop, sept /Oct okay?
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Re: Cairngorms Loop, sept /Oct okay?
Bracken and ticks will be less of a problem in late Sept/Oct than it is now. Midge numbers should be a lot lower, especially if we miss a 3rd hatch and/or we get a few colder nights.
I can't really see other problems other than the usual weather ones. I did it 20th Sept last year. Rivers were low, I had hardly a cloud all the way round. Other than a stonking headwind I'd say it was ideal.
Early snowfall can't be ruled out but it wouldn't persist.
I can't really see other problems other than the usual weather ones. I did it 20th Sept last year. Rivers were low, I had hardly a cloud all the way round. Other than a stonking headwind I'd say it was ideal.
Early snowfall can't be ruled out but it wouldn't persist.
Re: Cairngorms Loop, sept /Oct okay?
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Don't hesitate to contact me nearer the time for an update on conditions.
Re: Cairngorms Loop, sept /Oct okay?
I did it two year ago in the last week of September; I had 20c sun and blue skies the first day then freezing wind from Loch Builg then thick frost and snow when I stopped at Braemar campsite (thin ski gloves were appreciated).
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Re: Cairngorms Loop, sept /Oct okay?
See what the reports from the group start on the 12th come back with
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