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Tighnabruaich circuit
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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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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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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Exploring Tiree
It always seems to be windy on Tiree. Our route was from Heanish to Scarinish for supplies and a coffee, then we started our exploration proper. Birdlife is stunning, beaches awesome…it was dry, sunny and warm so we didn’t mind the wind. The Hynish/Skerryvore lighthouse site is really interesting, the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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