hi guys
day 5 of our joggle is from Tomintoul-Blairgowrie and we noticed this track that takes you down to Braemar any one know if its ride able the whole way
http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/45112680/
larry
track from Tomintoul
Re: track from Tomintoul
I have cycled this route but a long time ago.
The north part is from Tomintoul to Inchrory, a shooting lodge, and IIRC it is bitmac all or most of the way, and is a really lovely route along the river Avon [pr A'an].
South of Incrory to Loch Builg you have estate road of fair standard, but dust surface. Past Loch Builg, I recall it was very rough and stoney and more of a rough walkers path, my kids loved it. South of Loch Builg and you get back onto estate roads of a fair surface manageable on touring tyres, with a couple of fords over burns [again...fun]that were not difficult, albeit depending on recent weather, before rejoining the public road.
A fine route for a mountain bike, possible on touring bike with a bit of pushing past Loch Builg.
But you miss out on the classic climbs over the Lecht
And you dont get to see the historic Gairnshiel bridge and have a dip in the burn beneath
The north part is from Tomintoul to Inchrory, a shooting lodge, and IIRC it is bitmac all or most of the way, and is a really lovely route along the river Avon [pr A'an].
South of Incrory to Loch Builg you have estate road of fair standard, but dust surface. Past Loch Builg, I recall it was very rough and stoney and more of a rough walkers path, my kids loved it. South of Loch Builg and you get back onto estate roads of a fair surface manageable on touring tyres, with a couple of fords over burns [again...fun]that were not difficult, albeit depending on recent weather, before rejoining the public road.
A fine route for a mountain bike, possible on touring bike with a bit of pushing past Loch Builg.
But you miss out on the classic climbs over the Lecht
And you dont get to see the historic Gairnshiel bridge and have a dip in the burn beneath
Re: track from Tomintoul
But you miss out on the classic climbs over the Lecht
And you dont get to see the historic Gairnshiel bridge and have a dip in the burn beneath
HI birkhead
thanks for the info.. also get your point we will save that track for an other trip
And you dont get to see the historic Gairnshiel bridge and have a dip in the burn beneath
HI birkhead
thanks for the info.. also get your point we will save that track for an other trip
Re: track from Tomintoul
I've walked it whole and in parts at various times of the year and also - as far as Ben Avon - cycled it so I could climb without the foot slog.
I also - with estate permission - have driven the land rover tracks. If any chance of poor weather avoid unless well equipped. You need a good mountain bike. if in the shooting season check with Tomintoul tourist info that they are not shooting in the upland part ( the good track to Inchory being no problem .)
I agree with all Birkhead says. Especially re the pronounciation of A'an !
It's a great route and having not done it whole for 20 years this thread has made me determined to do it this summer !
Some scary pics if you search 'net of the paths in the snow .
If you can do it , do.
Good luck.
John
I also - with estate permission - have driven the land rover tracks. If any chance of poor weather avoid unless well equipped. You need a good mountain bike. if in the shooting season check with Tomintoul tourist info that they are not shooting in the upland part ( the good track to Inchory being no problem .)
I agree with all Birkhead says. Especially re the pronounciation of A'an !
It's a great route and having not done it whole for 20 years this thread has made me determined to do it this summer !
Some scary pics if you search 'net of the paths in the snow .
If you can do it , do.
Good luck.
John
Re: track from Tomintoul
So, in a nutshell, is it rideable on 32 road marathon plus tyres?