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BigBill went for a bike ride
October 11, 2026 at 11:52
Gartmore Flanders Moss circuit
Forest tracks, part tarmac cycle route, quiet roads with light traffic. Good cafe at Ben View nursery
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BigBill went mountain biking
October 7, 2026 at 10:22
Aberfoyle gravel to Stronachlar loop
Superb gravel riding with the bonus of a good cafe at the pier, check opening times ! Sections can be muddy/flooded after heavy rain, plenty of variations to explore
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BigBill and others went for a hike
September 25, 2026 at 10:21
Auchnafree hill circuit
Easy navigation to track end just short of summit. In clear weather summit navigation is straightforward - a path with some soft sections, after heavy rain it will be very boggy and one area of peat needs a detour. Back to track and continue around the rising hillside of Ton…
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Pipe track WHW local circuit
Good well defined paths and tracks. One short section of minor road with little traffic.
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Rumbling bridge gorge walk
Easy walk on good path . Small car park
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BigBill and others went for a hike
September 13, 2026 at 11:41
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Earls seat from Killearn
Good tracks and paths. Route finding should not be an issue. Kirkhouse woods can be muddy and boggy in places. Path across moor is narrow but obvious. Some seriously. boggy parts on approach to the summit of Earls seat. Pick your line carefully
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BigBill and others went for a hike
September 9, 2026 at 11:29
Brig o Turk woodland loop
Excellent paths throughout, easy parking at visitor centre with toilets. Worth taking time over, views excellent. Check Teashop opening hours change depending on season.
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Kirkhouse woods - moorland track loop
Local walk with good views if weather is clear
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BigBill went gravel riding
September 6, 2026 at 13:38
WHW Drymen loop
Lots of smooth single width tarmac, hilly (Undulating), and some loose gravel in the forest and off-road sections . Don’t take the shortcut path on the track back to Drymen…nightmare; machete, loppers and hedge cutter needed. Stick to the gravel tracks.
Loads of walkers on the tarmac section, so courtesy…
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Ibert to Drumtian ford
Local walk on quiet tarmac and historic village centre
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Colintraive to Loch Striven and back
A gentle cycle suitable for anyone, almost traffic free. Flat, scenic, single tarmac track, with passing places. Some sections of the road appear to have original surface from early last century, that’s how low the traffic flows are. Check out the grass running up the middle of the road. Also…
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Exploring Tighnabruaich shorefront and the backroad
A short cycle exploring the shoreline and big houses on the backroad.
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Tighnabruaich - Otter Ferry circuit from Portavadie
Plenty of hills on this cycling circuit. Mostly single track tarmac, but from Tighnabruaich, the A8003, has some local and tourist traffic, it’s a 2-way fast road. Everything else is extremely quiet. The very minor road over the hill to Otter ferry is a step back in time. Also very…
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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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