Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Bothy bagging in the Cairngorms - Day 1


I begin a three day adventure, backpacking through the Cairngorms, visiting several bothies en-route. The original plan was to visit the highest village, Tomintoul but due to frosty condictions Plan B (for Bothy) was initiated.

Day 1 - Got bus to Braemar, walked 6 miles to the Linn of Dee and a further 3 miles to the first bothy, Bob Scotts. Some other people were there so I pitched the tent up outside before joining them for a drink. Afterwards I stayed up for a while and made a small campfire outside, using an existing firepit.

Please note, I have since been informed that campfires are not permitted at the Bob Scotts bothy or anywhere in this area. I apologise to have offended anyone, lesson learned.

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