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Glen Lyon and Loch Tay

A lovely ride down Scotland's longest glen.

This is the middle section of a longer circular route. The complete circuit is a popular route with experienced road cyclists as it combines quiet roads with some of the best scenery in Scotland. The circular route is described in a clockwise direction and it is recommended to do it in that direction because the road near Ben Heasgarnich (see map) has a series of steep hairpin bends at its south end. It is best to do this as a climb and descend at the north side where the road is mainly straight.

This middle section of the route is just a cruise with only a small uphill section just before Fortingall. The Fortingall Hotel does cream teas on the lawn outside if the weather is sunny. There was also a hotel at Coshieville but it has recently closed.

Fortingall is known for the ancient yew tree in the churchyard which may be over 2000 years old. A persistent legend says that Pontius Pilate (who caused Jesus Christ to be crucified but was forgiven by him) was born in Fortingall. This is less unlikely than it seems because his father may have been an ambassador to North Britain during the Roman occupation.

After Fortingall you pass a blacksmith's shop near Coshieville, briefly turning on to the B846 before crossing the River Lyon again to get to Kenmore. The signposted National Cycle Route 7 continues east to Weem on the B846.

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• B&Bs / Hotels Nearby
• Circular Route
• Full Day Ride
• Route By River
• Route To Link Up With Others
• Route With Bar Meals
• Route With Place To Visit
• Route With Tea Room

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