| The Scotland Trail Route Companion Pack |
 Information appendices updated for 2008
This
Highland Coast-to-Coast is the ride of a lifetime. An epic off-road
experience, the stuff of fantasy - taking on the rugged wrath
of Britain’s most remote mountain ranges.
It’s all here, between these covers, and you’ll not regret the
day you set out to realise one of this sport’s most exhilarating
dreams. Imposing as the Highlands are the riding is not as radical
as many a newcomer to the Grampians might expect.
OK, it's a big country and there are some big climbs out there
- for example Britain's highest pass, the renowned Corrieyairack,
is but
one. But then majestic vistas and long, long descents  more
than compensate - check out the photos of Mnt Keen above. And
it's not all track riding either. There are some sections
that'll
tease out the trial skills of the most ardent off-road fanatic.
Plus there are plenty of ‘easy’, optional detours and a fit
cyclist can tackle this route with confidence, enjoy the stunning
scenery and keen mountain air. There's even a 'lite', 4-day
version starting from Fort William.
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The route...
- Start: Skye or Ft William
- Finish: Montrose
- Distance: 270
miles
- Duration: 4-6
days
- Split to day rides:
in sections & loops
- Rail access: Skye,
Ft William, Aviemore, Montrose
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