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SCOTLAND ~ COAST TO COAST
~ F r e e C y c l i n g
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Ordnance
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Landranger
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Ordnance
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  You
could possibly have
all the four seasons
in one day . . . a
bright & sunny
morning could turn
into a wet & windy
afternoon or vice
versa. In general
the rainfall is
greater in the west
than in the central
and eastern regions
and the spring and
autumn are drier
than July and
August. Perhaps the
best time to cycle
across Scotland is
the early or late
season avoiding the
main tourist months
of July and August.
'Plus the
mosquitoes' |
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Abbreviations
turn left = T.L. turn
right = T.R. Go straight on =
GO-STR-ON road
junction = R.JCT
from start = F.S.
Left hand bend = L.H.B. |
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DAY 1 |
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ABERDEEN TO
DINNET |
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70km <>
43.5miles |
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 Setting
off from the
headland
point &
lighthouse
near to Nigg
Bay you
leave the
sea shore &
harbour
behind you
heading into
town & cross
over the
mighty river
Dee. You
will have to
negotiate
the side
streets and
roads of
Aberdeen
before you
manage to
get out into
the
surrounding
countryside.
The
first days
ride is a
gentle ease
before the
serious
stuff
starts. Now
will be the
time when
you find
you've got a
creek or
groan coming
from the
bike, or
more than
likely from
your body. (With
thoughts
like have I
packed my
tyre levers?.) |
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DAY 2 |
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DINNET TO
BRAEMAR |
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42.5km
<> 26.4miles |
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The
route is
still easy
to medium
going, but
the hills
are starting
to close in
and
naturally
are getting
higher
sooner or
later you
will start
to climb
them. If you
are royalty,
why not call
in on her
majesty for
a cup of tee
or a wee
shot of
whisky at
Balmoral
Castle.
The
route will
take you
through the
beautiful
grounds and
woodlands
you may even
spot a stag
or too. The
route heads
on to the
world famous
town of
Braemar,
known for
the Scottish
highland
games. |
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DAY 3 |
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BRAEMAR
TO BLAIR
ATHOLL |
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46.8km
<> 29.0miles |
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What
a start to
the route of
day three
riding
through the
magnificent
valley and
'forest of
Mar' by the
banks of the
river Dee.
You soon
leave
woodlands
and people
behind and
head off
into the
remote parts
of Scotland.
Now will be
the time for
checking the
OS map for
piece of
mind that
you have
packed. (You
did pack it,
didn't you?)
On
a good day
this route
is up there
with the
best, just
keep
remembering
to cover the
brakes and
stay on the
track. (You
will get wet
feet . . . .
we promise
you that!)
Anyway
like we said
it's a top
trail and at
the end you
come out
into the
village with
a pub
straight in
front of
you. |
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DAY 4 |
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BLAIR
ATHOLL TO
RANNOCH
STATION |
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60.6km
<> 37.7miles |
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The
legs are
starting to
burn a bit
by now, but
hey the
fantastic
views should
take your
mind of it.
Bye the way
here comes a
cheeky climb
up to about
330m then
it's a great
track back
down to Loch
level again.
You
follow the
route along
side Loch
Rannoch and
the Rannoch
forest
before the
route starts
to climb and
wind its way
up to
Rannoch
station.
(Its
on the edge
of Rannoch
Moor, a very
very big bog
. . . . and
your
crossing it) |
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RANNOCH
STATION TO
FORT WILLIAM |
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60.6km
<> 37.7miles |
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The
route goes
by 'Loch
Laidon' and
through the
forest
before you
enter the
vast Rannoch
Moor. You
will
encounter
deer gates
or should we
say assault
courses for
you and the
bike. (Crossing
Rannoch Moor
should not
be taken
lightly)
We strongly
recommend
you let
someone know
your plans
and carry on
OS
map/phone/satellite
phone. (We
did . . .
and we are
mental)
After that
little romp
comes a full
on blast
downhill to
the start of
the 'Devils
Staircase'.
It's a big
hearted push
up to the
summit (We
rode about
120 feet of
it)
Over
the top and
live for the
moment all
the way
downhill to
'Kinlochleven'.
You should
still be in
one piece at
the bottom
and have
sized up
hands after
holding onto
the brakes.
Now
comes the
final push
over the
next bugger
of a
mountain
track, then
its time to
crank it
along
another high
remote
highland
valley
towards Fort
William. If
you care to
look to your
right you
will see
'Ben Nevis'
all 1344m of
it, if the
clouds break
get your
photo shot.
The Nevis
forest has a
sting in its
tail so look
out for it.
(By
now you will
be all over
the shop on
that bike of
yours & the
arms & legs
will be
burning,
well done
you . . .
and well
done bike .
. . I love
you bike!) |
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help to keep
the trails
library
going.
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