Loch Awe Cycle
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100 km cycle around Scotland's longest loch
Loch Awe is simply awesome, it's a really beautiful tree lined body of water with a single track road almost all the way around, which makes for an amazing and unique place to cycle.
We shall start at Dalmally railway station at 10am and head west along the A85 on the northern side of the Loch. We then go south just before Taynuilt, and head towards the west side of Loch Awe. A single track road takes us all the way to the village of Ford at the south. The last push is 43km north east back to Dalmally.
The route does not involve any major climbing, although it is long and remote.
The Strava route is shown below.
What to bring
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe - as we may be finishing late please have a front and back light.
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
There are no shops on this cycle. We will do our best to stop for lunch along the way - possibly at Kilchrenan.
As this is a remote cycle, you will need to be self-sufficient in term of water - at least two full water bottles. Given the time of year, hopefully dehydration will not be an issue.
You will have to take enough food and snacks to last a 7-8 hour cycle - essential not an option.