| long distance routes in Scotland |
| The Arkle Loop ( The Trackster Man ) This is a remote ride through the wild country of Assynt in the far Northwest. it's one of the best, but treat it with great respect having an accident up here is'nt a good idea !! |
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| Want a view? Reason 3 to cycle in Scotland |
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| Tired of Tyres Man and mountain bikes A side ways look, well worth a read |
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North Scotland Circuit ( Robert Sinclair) Have never cycled the whole lot in a oner but know most of this route would make a great weeks tour, with plenty to dirvert you're attention on the way |
| The Great Glen Cycle way A scenic but demanding long distance route from Fort william on the west coast to Inverness on the east, following the edge of the famous Loch Ness, keep an eye open for the monster A second offical site worth checking out is the forestry commission site on the great Glen, it's short on character but high on information, click here or even here |
| A walk up Ben Nevis My wife and I decided to climb Scotllands highest mountain a interesting but tough day out for all the family. |
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| Off the wall comments and links |
| Grand tour of the Cairngorms ( Kevin Hodgson) As the name suggests it the tour of tour for the Cairngorms, sections I thought were pretty tough, left me knackered anyway, but would say to anybody in to distance biking , DO IT, thanks Kevin, made my year |
| Far North West 190 miles in the wildest and most rugged scenery . lots of hills ! |
| The Pennine Cycle Way 150 miles of stunning countryside across the Pennines, through Cumbria and Northumberland. The most exciting route yet along the National Cycle Network. |
| The Speyside Way Long Distance Route The Speyside Way is one of four official Long Distance Routes in Scotland (the others are the West Highland Way, the Southern Upland Way and the Great Glen Way). It was first opened in 1981, to run from Spey Bay to Ballindalloch, with a spur to Tomintoul being added in 1990. A northern extension from Spey Bay to Buckie followed in 1999, with the route finally being completed between Ballindalloch and Aviemore in April 2000. The route now links the Moray coast with the edge of the Grampian Mountains, generally following the valley of the River Spey. The Speyside Way is jointly managed by the Moray Council and the Highland Council and substantially funded by Scottish Natural Heritage. The Speyside Way Ranger Service, based in Craigellachie, covers all of the route. |
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| Trail recipes. For that long days riding, you need fuel, good solid food, well, in my case I have my other half and her skills in preparing great tasting snacks. Here's some of her best |
| I call my cycling programme "Hippo on two wheels" Toroddfuglesteg.com, a curious read from a great wit, as well as a great cyclist. This amn has made a collection of routes, all of which he has done, come to life with humour, you can labour up the hills enjoy the company along with man. Go read it to inspire you to keep riding |
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