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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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Dunkeld to Blairgowrie return over the moor
A new area for us which gave route finding challenges! Initially we chose to follow the riverside but our way was blocked by construction work, so a detour which gave 2 crossings of an exceptionally busy A9. Not pleasant, but away from this road the countryside is a delight. Murthly…
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Loch Lyon circuit
Some tough climbs and great downhills. Parking at road end is limited but with care alternative places are available.Ascent to Loch Lyon is steep but road is generally good tarmac. Descent to Glen Lyon can be as fast as you are comfortable with. Turnoff is obvious and well before dam.…
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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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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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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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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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