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Fred Hindle

Fred Hindle

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Hello,
Not quite a Porsche question but - I am planning a bike ride up to Loch Ness and looking at possible routes etc. We will be staying at Tyndrum one night before moving on to Invermoriston the next day. I have been told that the road around Loch Leven is a great biking road. Can anyone confirm this or suggest other little gems that we should try. The route planned so far is first night in Moffat, then via Callander to Tyndrum, then third day Fort William and Invermoriston. With a day at Ivermoriston before returning via Loch Lomond down to Moffat for the last night. I am hoping to do a bit of midge hunting at the same time, I want to capture some alive, being them back to my shed and find something that sucks blood out of them!! What is the best midge repellent? I have always used Autan before and worn a midge-hat. Advice greatly appreciated.
Cheers
 
Loch Leven is relatively flat terrain, but the roads which encircle it are mostly main roads, and not what I would consider ideal cycling territory, nor are they very near the water.

A good cycle route is to go round Loch Earn. Park at St Fillans and cycle along the north bank on the A 85 to Lochearnhead, this is a busy main road, but OK mid week, but then come back on the small unclassified road on the south bank. This is a delight, and mid week you will barely see another vehicle. Probably about 16 miles in total, but a lovely cycle.

Loch Rannoch and Loch Tay have similar arrangements (main road on one side, unclassified on the other) and are fab too, but a longer and more challenging run.

JH

EDIT ... there are two Loch Levens. The one I was referring to is in Kinross. If you are talking about the one near Glencoe, then that is a different matter. Very scenic, but quite a hilly road as I recall.
 
Loch Creran would make a great short cycle. There is now a road bridge at the mid point, so the upper road loop is now virtually deserted, and lovely with it, not too hilly either. Better still you could cycle up the short road to Elleric in Glen Creran which is absolutely idyllic.

JH
 
If it is a bike ride do the Loch Earn cycle in reverse order as the prevailing wind/steepest hills work best for you that way. Its a good cycle.
 
Bike = motor bike - so terrain isn't a problem. Having said that please no suggesting the Bealach na Ba as a possible. Scared me doing it in a car never mind negotiating those bends on a bike.

Cheers,
 
Yes, seen the Avon SSS stuff mentioned a couple of times on the web.
Anything is worth a try if it keeps those little beggars at bay.
Bog Myrtle, Neem, are others that people seem to be using. I have also been told that Vitaimin B1 (Thiamin) makes your skin less palatable to those blood sucking females. (Not reccomended to those who are going throught divorce procedings at the moment, humans can't smell it!!)
 
Ah, motor bike, different kettle of fish and all that!

Frankly, by not going further than Invermoriston, you are missing all the best bits anyway, and the Loch Lomond area is much over-rated (IMHO). The road from Invermoriston to Kyle is an excellent road, two wheels or four, but for the very best you need to go a bit further north and west if possible. Parts of the Ardnamurchan area are nice too, and with serious man-eating midges.

Try this http://www.arthurlea.com/Backyard.htm or this http://www.arthurlea.com/Prawns.htm for ones I made earlier!

[:D]
 
Fred,
It's a bit early for midges! - You're OK until late May, then I agree with the comments on Avon triple S.

For a bike I reckon the road around Loch Leven is not to be missed, definitely to be done if you are there (ie don't just go across the bridge, go via Kinlochleven). I drove it last week. The second half (northern half) is less good but has a nice seafood restaurant half way along. (do watch out for cyclist on this road because it's part of the devil's staircase route for mountain bikers)

I also drove the A830 out on Ardnamurchan at the weekend - fantastic (much more interesting than the A82 up to Loch Ness), although I agree that the A82 is worth the drive if you are going to continue on up to Kyle. Ages since I've had an excuse to drive that.

If you do go out to Ardnamurchan, don't leave Fort Bill without fueling up!
 
Hello John,
The lad I am going with isn't as experienced a biker so distance per day is a factor to take into account. If I had my choice then it would be up the west coast up to Durness, across to Dunnet Head and then back the same way, taking in Altandhu,
Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Loch Maree, Loch Torridon. However, he has never been up to Loch Ness and wanted to go there so that is where we are heading.
I think for a treat I may suggest the A887 and the A87 over to Kyle. In fact turning left at Invergarry and going over to the junction of the A887 and A87, turning right there to go to Invermoriston is another possible little detour. Must remember to take the Box Brownie.
Loch Lomond = Camping and Caravan Club Site so good facilities. (I'm actually booked in there for two weeks from the 20th June with the caravan, hopefully to do a bit a fishing so may get the chance to meet some of you people then).

Hello Mark,
Been as far as Glenfinnan on that road out of Fort William. The road around Loch Leven is a definite now. The trip is the first week in June so the midges will be about. At least we are aware of the pesky little varmints so will try and find some means of keeping them at bay.

Cheers,

Please keep the ideas coming, there are always other trips to be had.
 
Even if its got two wheels and 3100 cc missing Jeff.?

Two of us are planning the following :-
Sat. 2nd June - Moffat
Sun - Tyndrum
Mon - Invermoriston
Tues - Invermoriston
Wed - Loch Lomond (Balmaha)
Thursday - Moffat
Friday - own bed

Will be happy to detour for brew and a natter if at all possible.

Is your number in Porschefile? If not please PM me with it and I'll give you a ring.

Cheers,

 
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