25 highland abriachan forest

■Distance: 10 miles/16.1km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

WHEN the Campbell laird Sir Duncan planted part of his estate on Drummond Hill with oak, birch and Scots pines, it came with a serious warning. Anyone who was caught damaging the trees would face a fi

Hidden far from the roadside, the Cairngorms ’ most remarkable Munro yields to a surprisingly easy ascent.

■Distance: 11½ miles/18.5km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

THE BIG RIDE

■Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 4½ hours ■ Grade: Challenging