Grantown on Spey £275 per person includes:

• two days guided bikepacking

• all food and provisions for trip

• free use of bikepacking luggage and tent

• book your own place to stay for first night

• one night camping at ACE Adventures

This option might appeal to riders who are already in the area and looking to try out bikepacking in the Cairngorms for the first time, or as part of a longer holiday here.

Meet on Saturday after breakfast walk along our high street with Jim to meet the local shop owners where we will collect our provisions for the weekend.  Back to base to organise, share and pack all our kit, personal belongings and provisions for the two day ride before a full briefing about what we to expect over the next two days.  Then we will rideawaybikepacking…Our first stop is not that far away where we will have coffee and a scone and collect a delicious sandwich.  After this we will ride north on a variety of simple tracks and trails beside river, farmland, woodland and open moors.  Continuing through and around the spectacular Dava Moor to our campsite with fire pits, toilets, showers and kitchen/dining area with a leavenotrace theme.  There we will share the preparation and set up of our dinner then enjoy some time around the fire to get to know one another a bit better and talk about the ride.  Your tent for the evening comes free of charge from Jim as he is an ambassador for SixMoonDesigns shelters.

On Sunday morning enjoy freshly brewed coffee with breakfast before packing up and then riding south back to Grantown on Spey on an alternative route which will be chosen based on your experiences and enjoyment of Saturday. Back in Grantown on Spey to de-rig the bikes, pack everything away and reflect on our trip.  Please take the opportunity to explore the area a little more, eg. visit the new distillery a short walk from Grantown on Spey or browse in our lovely book shop or florists.

Approximate distance each day is 20 miles with around 1000 ft of elevation.