Monthly Archive for August, 2011

South Loch Ness Trail

Loch Ness from Fair Haired Lads Pass above Inverfarigaig.

I’ve been out today on the mountain bike trying out the South Loch Ness Trail, a new signed route from Loch Tarff above Fort Augustus to Torbreck on the outskirts of Inverness.

It’s been a soggy day to test out the trail but nevertheless I enjoyed some fine views of Loch Ness and some pretty exhilerating cycling, including finding some sections of existing tracks and paths that were new to me.
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Helmsdale to Lairg cycle ride

Had a long day in the saddle yesterday doing this fantastic ride from Helmsdale round to Lairg, getting the train to the start from Inverness then returning from Lairg.
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