PERTHSHIRE BIKERS FORUM :: View topic - Best and most picturesque, scenic roads in Perthshire

netwarrior

Can anyone on the forum suggest examples of the best and most picturesque, scenic roads in Perthshire perhaps even posting maps of routes etc.

Now I'm not talking about technical roads where wanna be Valentino Rossie's want to pretend to themselves over a sereis of twisties etc. - leave that stuff to the tracks, please. Rolling Eyes

I'm talking about roads where one can relax and really enjoy the scenery.

Of course some of the obvious routes through Glenshee and back down Cairn O Mount, the A9 branching off at Dalwhinnie or along the Loch Laggan Road to Fort William or anywhere around Loch Earnhead spring to mind but I just wondered if anyone on the forum had any particular favourites (perhaps even with some pics) to share?

Netwarrior AKA The Centurian!!!!!!

andymcstar · Club Racer Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Location: perth

the road to braemar is good,as are some of the back roads in fife.like yourself im no speed demon and just love to cruise.a good local run i like is head south to glenfarg,west at gateside then north through glen devon.though i think the most joy is from finding a route rather than being given sugestions,so get your map out and jump on your bike and ride!!!!!!!!!

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netwarrior · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

andymcstar wrote:

the road to braemar is good,as are some of the back roads in fife.like yourself im no speed demon and just love to cruise.a good local run i like is head south to glenfarg,west at gateside then north through glen devon.though i think the most joy is from finding a route rather than being given sugestions,so get your map out and jump on your bike and ride!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, I'll check that route out for sure. You're right of course, discovering new routes is exciting although I've discovered some real gems thanks to the advice of others also. Some of these keep drawing me back time and time again.

I guess it's a little about doing a route with a guide. They historical, geographical and general knowledge they possess is often well worth the expense and opens up a lot of stuff never previously considered. In fact, it's knowledge about these real gems that set guides apart I suppose.
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Rach · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject:

B827 Braco to Comrie is a nice road, one of my fave runs if I don't want to go too far.

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netwarrior · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject:

Rach wrote:

B827 Braco to Comrie is a nice road, one of my fave runs if I don't want to go too far.

Thanks Rach, another one to check out this summer. Very Happy

suzibabs · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

the road out of Pitlochry via Moulin (stop at the pub if you've a mo) and head towards Kirkmichael but watch out for sheep

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netwarrior · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject:

suzibabs wrote:

the road out of Pitlochry via Moulin (stop at the pub if you've a mo) and head towards Kirkmichael but watch out for sheep

Thanks, The Moulin is a great pub, one of my favourites. Is this the road that takes you past Edradour Distillery?

Rach · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject:

Yeah or very close to it!

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thumper · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:01 am Post subject:

if you like the sound o running water and like chilling try little glen shee , there is a nice wee ford there and though close to perth you will feel you are in the middle o nowhere

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Rach · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:32 am Post subject:

thumper wrote:

if you like the sound o running water and like chilling try little glen shee , there is a nice wee ford there and though close to perth you will feel you are in the middle o nowhere

Is that where Tinbits stays?

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thumper · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:56 am Post subject:

i think he stays near the bridge o cally heading up the real glen shee rach, diffrent glen

another nice glen is glen lyon north o loch tay, turn right after going through kenmore ,also glen quaich runs from amulree to kenmore

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Rach · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:15 am Post subject:

I am told there is a great road that leads to Glen Lyon from Kilin, a disused Hydro Electric road that is not on the map.

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netwarrior · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

Rach wrote:

I am told there is a great road that leads to Glen Lyon from Kilin, a disused Hydro Electric road that is not on the map.

Tell me more Rach please? Very Happy

Rach · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject:

netwarrior wrote:

Rach wrote:

I am told there is a great road that leads to Glen Lyon from Kilin, a disused Hydro Electric road that is not on the map.

Tell me more Rach please? Very Happy

Never been on it, might be a urban mith or a drunken rambling from one of my pals, will find out more as seeing them on Friday for more drunken ramblings.

Yes Suzibabs coming to yours Wine

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thumper · Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 6:25 am Post subject:

it takes you out at the bridge o balgie ,mind stop at the tea room for a scone and cuppa ,and see a real scottish glen thats not changed much

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