| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
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kingdom come 400km |
mercurykev |
Jul 31st 2008, 11:05 |
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364.7km |
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| undefined |
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etape caledonia 2008 |
eddiecrawford |
Nov 6th 2008, 03:45 |
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131km |
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cairngorm training climb |
eddiecrawford |
Oct 22nd 2008, 09:36 |
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7.7km |
- Training
- Onroad
- MTB
- Steep
- Offroad
- Rural
- Scenic
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aberfoyle to perth avoiding roads |
richdirector |
Mar 1st 2012, 08:38 |
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80.4km |
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WMB 81 Pitlochry, Scotland (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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35.1km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| Spring and summer are great times to do this route, with the promise of decent weather. However, the area is simply stunning in the autumn when the leaves turn gold and red - the trails are quieter too! |
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WMB 106 Pitlochry, Highlands_Intermediate (Red) Route |
ocoutts |
Jul 14th 2010, 11:37 |
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16.6km |
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| Start/Finish: Moulin Road, Pitlochry
NN938582
Total distance: 16.6km (10.3 miles)
Time: 1.5-3 hours
Maps: Trailmaps Highland Perthshire
Map 1: Pitlochry, Killiecrankie and
Faskally
Route summary: Mixed bag of fi re
road and singletrack, mainly sheltered
and requiring attention to navigate.
Leave Pitlochry on Moulin Road
(opposite WHSmith) and climb to
Moulin village, turning left behind the
Moulin Inn. Follow this to golf course,
then right on the climbing doubletrack.
At top, take the tiny singletrack
left turn along the hedge. It’s a
well-surfaced path that climbs steeply.
At the end, turn right up the fi re road
and climb around three switchback
turns to the mast at Craigower.
Take the signposted left turn on
singletrack, descending into the
woods, over the back of the hill to the
fi re road where you turned right
previously. Turn right here and
follow fi re road for two miles.
The turning on the left that
takes you under the A9 is
clearly signed; follow this
singletrack as it descends steps,
then passes beneath the bridge
and switchbacks down to the old
A9. Right towards Killiecrankie,
keeping an eye out for left turn
that doubles back and descends
below the road to river’s edge.
The return leg is simply a
matter of following the river
back to Pitlochry: the trail is a mix
of fl at, wide footpath and tighter
rooty singletrack. At Faskally
itself you’ll fi nd yourself in a car
park; follow the road around the
river bend then bear right to get
back to the trails, continuing in a
southerly direction until you
reach the road at the boathouse
near Clunie Bridge. |
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WMB 106 Pitlochry, Highlands_Classic Route |
ocoutts |
Jul 14th 2010, 11:34 |
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53.9km |
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| Start/Finish: Old Bridge of Tilt car park,
Blair Atholl NN874663
Total distance: 53.9km (33.5 miles)
Time 5-8 hours
Maps Ordnance Survey Landranger 43
Braemar & Blair Atholl
Summary Majority on easy estate track but with excellent singletrack deep in the hills.
The navigation requires attention and ride is not one for poor weather conditions.
Turn right out of the car park then left at the T-junction signposted Glen Fender.
Climb steeply on tarmac, bearing right at the next junction (Glen Fender signed left).
At Loch Moraig, the road bends sharply left – pass through the gate on the right and take the undulating doubletrack to Shinagag. Cross the bridge over the Allt Girnaig (gated, slippery when wet), then turn
left onto a steep, indistinct quad track
immediately before the buildings.
At the gate, leave the doubletrack that
bears right and continue to head
straight, climbing gently over rough ground with the bulk of Beinn a’Ghlo directly ahead.
Navigation gets tricky here and care is
needed not to miss the track beyond the burn crossing. Ford the Allt Loch Valligan and continue in the same direction through the low
and very indistinct remains of some stone walls to find the narrow singletrack to Daldhu,
becoming doubletrack over the watershed before descending to the river valley.
At Daldhu, take the left turn and follow this 4x4 track north to Fealar Lodge; it’s a long haul but it’s the only option.
At Fealar Lodge, bear left in front of the farmhouse and pick up the vague
singletrack along the fence line.
This bears round to the right and
contours along the top edge of the gorge before dropping steeply to the Allt Garbh Buidhe, which you will need to cross with care if the river is high.
The trail to the right is glorious and
worth riding as an out-and-back if you
have the time.
From this point, navigation is
straightforward: simply follow the River Tilt downhill, crossing the suspension bridge at the Falls of Tarf and then descending the valley on gentle doubletrack past increasing
amounts of habitation.
Stay on the main track all the way back to the car park at Blair Atholl. |
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WMB 106 Pitlochry, Highlands_Beginner (Blue) Route |
ocoutts |
Jul 14th 2010, 11:28 |
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38.2km |
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| Start/Finish: Tilt car park,
Blair Atholl NN874663
Total distance 38.3km (23.8 miles)
Time 2.5-5 hours
Maps OS Landranger 43
Braemar & Blair Athol
Summary Simple out-and-back
with weatherproof trails and
stunning scenery.
Take the track opposite
the car park entrance. It’s
signed as a private road but
bikes are permitted.
Follow this track as it
winds through the trees
heading directly north. Cross
the river once as it tumbles
through the gorge and continue
climbing gently.
Gilbert’s Bridge marks the
first possible return route.
If you want a very short ride
then turn left here, cross the
bridge and return to Blair
Atholl via easy tracks with a bit
more climbing. Otherwise,
continue straight on, over
Gow Bridge so the river’s on
your right, and follow the
doubletrack into the glen.
Some distance after
Forest Lodge, the
doubletrack climbs up and
away to the left. Bear right
here onto singletrack to follow
the riverbank to the Falls of
Tarf. To extend your ride and
take in some of the best natural
singletrack, cross the bridge
and follow this trail all the way
to the cairn at the top of the
valley — there’s a precipitous
drop to the river so if you’re
nervous of heights it’s possibly
not one for you.
The return route simply
retraces your tyre tracks
back down the valley,
enjoying the reversed gradient.
Shortly after Gow Bridge
returns you to the east bank of
the river, keep an eye out for a
path that bears right; this is the
second alternative and it’s
detailed in the Trailmaps route
(see Moderate Ride description
on page 118). Otherwise,
follow the doubletrack back
past Gilbert’s Bridge and back
to the car park. |
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Trip around the Tay from Perth to Dundee and Back |
ergo |
Sep 6th 2008, 12:24 |
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84.2km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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| A scenic route around the Tay, going East along the south side then crossing the Tay Bridge to come back on the North side. Fairly easy for the most part with a short but very steep climb near the end. |
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Tour de Loch Tay |
ajponbc |
Jun 21st 2009, 09:42 |
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115.3km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Steep
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- Safe
- Scenic
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Tour de Loch Tay |
ajponbc |
Jun 21st 2009, 09:44 |
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115.3km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Steep
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- Safe
- Scenic
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Thornton to Blair Atholl |
asf1 |
Mar 10th 2012, 06:41 |
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95.5km |
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| Route Thornton to Blair Atholl via South side of A9 |
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Tay loop |
joesteve |
May 4th, 09:45 |
|
91.4km |
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| Tay loop |
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Taste ot Highlands |
aberdonian56 |
Jan 5th, 07:08 |
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326.6km |
- Recreational
- Not Bike
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
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TRATBST2008 TheRaceAgainstTime - Day 5b - Bridge of Earn to Altnacrichie, near Aviemore |
charliegoose2 |
May 8th 2008, 01:39 |
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142.4km |
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| From Bridge of Earn Institute Lunch Stop to Altnacrichie , Near Aviemore Night Stop |
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Struan to Arden |
robbo6673 |
Jun 20th 2009, 05:50 |
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149km |
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Safe
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
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St Davids Youth Road Race |
markmckay |
Mar 7th 2011, 10:05 |
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6.7km |
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- Rural
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ShaggyStag - the long way to the pub |
naegears |
Apr 26th 2009, 11:55 |
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49.7km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- MTB
- Steep
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Rough
- Rural
- Scenic
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Selkirk |
mazza |
Mar 23rd 2009, 01:22 |
|
148.6km |
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ScotlandRiverLyon |
Ricky44 |
Jun 18th 2008, 11:57 |
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56.6km |
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ScotlandAroundLockTay |
Ricky44 |
Jun 18th 2008, 11:59 |
|
53.8km |
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SPORTIVE: Etape Caledonia (1870m) |
thunderthighs |
Dec 29th 2008, 07:50 |
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131.3km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- Safe
- Rural
- Scenic
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Pitlochry to Newtonmore |
bikerdave |
Jul 30th 2010, 12:33 |
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177.3km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Low traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
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Pitlochry route |
bikerdave |
Jul 30th 2010, 12:25 |
|
138.3km |
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Pitlochry from Birnam |
Pinniped |
Mar 28th 2011, 07:20 |
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48.9km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Low traffic
- High traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
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| 27/03/11 |
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Pitlochry Short Route Option 1 |
GlasgowDave |
Nov 18th 2009, 12:52 |
|
64.4km |
|
| undefined |
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Pitlochry Long Route |
GlasgowDave |
Nov 18th 2009, 12:59 |
|
130.3km |
|
| undefined |
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Pitlochry 35 miles |
howiet |
Aug 5th 2009, 07:57 |
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56.5km |
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Safe
- Rural
- Scenic
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Pitlochry 100 miles |
GlasgowDave |
Feb 2nd 2010, 08:49 |
|
80.5km |
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| Proposed route |
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Perthshire Cream Scone 200 |
mav47 |
Mar 15th, 06:24 |
|
207.6km |
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| 200km DIY audax around Perthshire |