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Ardlamont circular from Portavadie
Bosch data, Riding time 1.33 Ave speed 10.6mph Max speed 35.0mph Ascent 1138 feet
Quiet roads, mostly single track tarmac with passing places. Good views, plenty of cafe, food options at Portavadie and Kames.
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Glenan Oak woods Portavadie
Initially a shoreline path through oak woods, some very minor scrambling through gaps around boulders and trees. At Glenan bay take the path inland, slightly uphill to join track to old village. Return from village by same upward track but take alternative path back to Portavadie, it allows appreciation of…
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A short ride in the woods-Achray Forest
Bosch data, Riding time 1.23, Ave speed 9.1mph Max speed 28.2mph Ascent 1191 feet
Great wee cycle on forestry gravel. Section of Route 7 single track at Loch Venachar shoreline is inspired and always a delight no matter what direction taken. Part of the vehicle forest drive so some slow…
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Ben Ledi circular
Bosch data, Riding time 2.28, Ave speed 7.6 Max speed 29.9, Ascent 3760
Challenging route, some pushing involved on the slopes of Stuc Dubh and Mullach Buidhe the shoulder of Ben Ledi. Ground between Stuc Dubh and Stank Glen turnoff can be very boggy, so not a route for wetter…
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Dumyat and Sheriffmuir circuit
Bosch data, Riding time 1.29 Ave Speed 9.4 mph Max Speed 28.3mph Ascent 2454 feet
The track up through the Yellowcraig wood was too steep in places, so a bit of pushing needed. Once at the gate at the top of the woods (and above the rocky steps just beyond…
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Killearn Balfron loop to Honeyhome
Bosch data, Riding time 1.18. Ave speed 10.6 Max speed 30.4 Ascent 932 feet
Local loop for some excercise
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Killearn circular moorland walk
Several starting points. Easiest is park in the health centre car park or across from the co-op. Follow Ibert road to end then follow path through Kirkhouse woods. Climb stone wall (easy) then follow narrow rising track across old grouse moor to join 4x4 track on hillside. Take track downhill…
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Walk to Jerah then Dumyat - circular from Menstrie
Straightforward tracks and way marked paths. Ascent up Dumyat is quieter and less steep than the direct Menstrie route. Amazing views for such a wee hill.
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Kirkhouse Woods Killearn
Easy walk, ideal for families. Can get muddy after heavy rain. Great for bird life in spring and summer
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Jock’s Road from Glendoll - really is hike a bike
Bosch data, Riding time 1.47, Ave speed 5.1mph, max speed 30.6mph Ascent 1854 feet
Glendoll on a sunny day is stunning. Carkpark daily charge is worth it, as decent toilets provided. The run up the forest road is great, it’s a signposted alternative as the original track is blocked by…
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Mayar from Glen Prosen
Taking advantage of bone dry conditions. Fantastic estate tracks then the Kilbo right of way up to the plateau. Dry hard ground cycle to the summit. Descent in the direction of Dog Hillocks to pick up track to loop over Bawhelps and Broom hill, track down Glack of Balwhadder is…
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Glen Esk, hill circuit from Tarfside, Hill of Gairney to Tampsie, return down the Fungle road
Good free car park at Tarfside with toilets available.
Quiet road section is a nice warm up, take the track up and through the farm of Auchronie. Steady climbing gradient to Hill of Kirny, flattens out to Hill of Saughs, extensive high moorland. One steep descent to Burn of Adekimore,…
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Fasque hills from Edzell
Excellent track above the River Esk, tight in places, Straightforward quiet roads through the Fasque estate, short road section to Clattering Bridge. Good Land Rover track to summit. Good views.
You can continue to Glen Esk along the tops, but I forgot to record this section….
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Glen Esk hills south
This is a big day out with some challenging loose climbs. Mostly on land rover tracks but some sections of single track too. Careful navigation needed in misty weather. Pick a good day and enjoy the views.
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Glen Clova Loch Brandy and Wharral circuit
Brutal ascent up the path to Loch Brandy. Some sections are stone steps that can’t be ridden. At the loch it becomes so much easier and the track grassy in places is cycled to the summit of Green hill. Good views. Over to The Goet/ Ben Tirran the trail is…
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