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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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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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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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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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Aberfeldy Kenmore circuit
Varied route-mostly off road with sections of very quiet moorland tarmac and cycle friendly south shore road. Initially a fairly steep track up by Moness burn which has stone steps in places, MTBs can climb them. Exiting the woods a short tarmac section takes us to Urlar farm and a…
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