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staying in lochranza for a week poss with 1 day off for doing 'own thing' any recommendations for routes and non bike stuff 😥


 
Posted : 05/07/2014 9:58 am
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Take plenty of antihistamine and DEET.


 
Posted : 05/07/2014 10:01 am
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When are you there? I'll be in Lamlash for a week from 2-9, be glad to show you around.

Non bike stuff -

Brodick highland games on the 9th IIRC
Lamlash cattle show 7th IIRC
Some of the best hillwalking in the UK
Arran adventure centre for gorge walking/kayaking etc
Distillery and brewery
food - Eileain mor for pizza in Brodick, Cafe thyme for pides (turkish calzone) in machrie, creelers for seafood in brodick, Drift inn in lamlash for awesome beer garden views, and schiehallion on draft,

I could go on...

email in profile if ye wanna meet up/any other info


 
Posted : 05/07/2014 10:27 am
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Dont miss machrie moor for multiple stone circles etc
[url=.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertydetail.htm?PropID=PL_021]Machrie moor stone circles[/url]


 
Posted : 05/07/2014 11:58 am
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If you are not taking a bike to Arran you are doing it wrong!!

Use the wee ferries and you will also have access to Tarbert and The Kyles of bute. Ideal on a bicycle of any type.

Swimming pool at the hotel.
Cheese
Climb Goat fell.


 
Posted : 05/07/2014 12:11 pm