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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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BigBill went for a bike ride
7 days ago
Oban to Dunbeg
Parking in Dunbeg is free and handy for cycling into Oban for island ferries. Good off-road tarmac cycling path.
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BigBill went for a bike ride
7 days ago
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BigBill went for a bike ride
June 18, 2026
Heanish to Gunna sound and back
An easy evening cycle taking in the expansive Gott bay and on to the fields overlooking Gunna sound
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BigBill went for a bike ride
June 17, 2026
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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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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BigBill went for a bike ride
May 21, 2026
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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BigBill went for a hike
May 20, 2026
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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BigBill went for a bike ride
May 20, 2026
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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BigBill went for a hike
May 19, 2026
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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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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