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  • Backup Plan Delivers!
  • ant0463
    Free Member

    Highlands, Scotland – Another weekend, another adventure. With our plans for an outing at Glenlivet thwarted by road closures, we were forced to come up with a last minute backup plan. Anything South was looking unlikely with the snow so we cast our eyes west.


    ”En Route” – Glen Carron: Achnashellach XC by Anthony Round, on Flickr

    A Torridon loop I knew was off the cards but something like that on a smaller scale was precisely what we were looking for – so I proposed a loop above Achnashellach.

    Route: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/292214484/167903

    We were not disappointed… the photos I hope do it the justice it deserves: –


    Coulin Pass: Achnashellach XC by Anthony Round, on Flickr


    ”Captivated” – Coulin Pass: Achnashellach XC by Anthony Round, on Flickr


    ”Brevado”: Achnashellach XC by Anthony Round, on Flickr


    Coire Lair: Achnashellach XC by Anthony Round, on Flickr

    If you have the opportunity to do this route, I can’t recommend it enough. The descent alongside River Lair is by far some of the most technical natural singletrack I’ve ridden, set on a stunning canvas.

    Unfortunately I’ve no photo’s to share of the descent but there is footage available: http://youtu.be/swNsMUjLBuk

    Anthony.

    MaryHinge
    Free Member

    Stunning pics, well jealous!

    scotroutes
    Full Member

    How cool is that!!

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    robotxander
    Free Member

    Oh look, that’s me 🙂

    Fantastic descent…wish we took the Go Pro

    ant0463
    Free Member

    This is how to spend a day off work!

    Finally made it back to Glenlivet yesterday. Despite a major mechanical we had a great time, and the trails were in good condition. Really enjoyed the flow through Spooky Wood and Ankers Alley but I didn’t quite get as many photos as I’d hoped.

    Here’s a wee sample of what I did get:-


    Glenlivet MTB Trails – “Speedy Ascent” by Anthony Round, on Flickr


    Glenlivet MTB Trails – Carn Daimh Summit by Anthony Round, on Flickr

    Think I’m going to invest in a proper wide-angle lens. Starting to enjoy the photography almost as much as the ride… almost. 😉

    Kahurangi
    Full Member

    You appear to have some snow on your hills. Good work.

    rucknar
    Free Member

    I’m super jealous, it looks fantastic up there! And here’s me stuck at work at 5am 🙁

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