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Ardgarten peninsula circuit
Start at the Ardgarten forestry commission parking, follow the single track road south then after a while pass a barrier gate (parking here too) the forestry track proper starts, follow this ignoring the turnoffs, to the fingerpost for the dukes pass, where there is also a small lochan. Good spot…
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BigBill went for a bike ride
7 days ago
Glen Prosen circuit
Park at Dykehead carpark, which isn’t easy to spot. Follow the quiet road to Prosen village. Return over the bridge, take narrow road to Pearsie estate (big house). Past the estate now turn at the crossroads back to Prosen bridge and then to Dykehead. Some good descents, hills not too…
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BigBill went for a hike
May 20, 2026
Ruthven House to Bridge of Ruthven
Pleasant short walk, part of the Angus core paths network. It’s best as an out and back trip, good as an after dinner walk. Parking is tricky/difficult.
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BigBill went for a bike ride
May 20, 2026
Around Loch Lindrathen & lower Glen Quharity from Ruthven Angus
Route primarily on very quiet rural tarmac roads. Expect farm vehicles. Lots of wildlife, from red squirrels to red kites…
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BigBill went for a hike
May 19, 2026
Inverquiech Oak Wood Ruthven Angus
A quiet loop walk in a coppiced oak wood that is filled with bird song in the spring. Very unlikely to meet anyone else. Signposted at the main road as it’s an Angus core path. Parking at roadside difficult.
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Ride up Earls seat from Killearn
Tight woodland and moorland tracks, paths on the tops. Not a recommended ride during or after wet weather as the ground will be saturated the higher you go, worth it for the exercise. and views!
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BigBill went for a hike
May 4, 2026
Glen Kendrum, Lochearnhead, to Creag MacRanaich
Superb track to the Col, pick your line to the summit with care, there is a path forming, not easy to pick out from below. On a clear day summit views are extensive. 2 summits a few minutes apart.
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Callander to Comrie and back
Steep pull up the Bracklinn Falls road, rough moorland landrover track beyond the farm at the road end. Feels wonderfully remote and empty. Quiet single track road to Comrie, coffee at Cultybraggan or in the town , return up Glen Artney via quiet road and rough tracks on the north…
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BigBill went for a hike
April 25, 2026
Store Mosse
One of the biggest, straightest boardwalks I have ever been on… mix of woodland, scrub and open countryside. Enjoyed the big open spaces, we were too early for the main spring bird migrants, saw the Cranes which was nice.
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BigBill went mountain biking
April 19, 2026
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Aberfoyle to Loch Venachar via the John Muir way, then Aberfoyle via the Great Trossachs trail
A varied off road circuit using forest tracks, narrow trails and one short section of quiet single track road. Lots of climbing so stamina needed, some good downhill sections.. loads of variations to explore. Route can be easily shortened to suit the day.
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Bankfoot, around Little Glen Shee, and the Logiealmond hills
Fabulous estate tracks and minor roads, nothing technical but good fitness required. Couple of points to consider, this is a big day out with a lot of ascent in remote hill country. There are lots of alternate tracks-focus on navigation is essential. A few estate/forestry gates to pass through and…
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Glen Lonan & Loch Nant circuit
Well surfaced minor roads and tracks throughout, one (avoidable) section at Loch Nell is singletrack. You are well off tourist trails here.
Take care when crossing the major road in Taynult.
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BigBill went mountain biking
February 14, 2026
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Flanders moss Loch Ard loop from Aberfoyle
An easy, very quiet, short outing which has as many variations as you want. GPS mapping is useful espc in QE forest park with many tempting tracks. It’s so easy to become disoriented!
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