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Glen Finglas & The Meall Route
Although the route might be considered ‘short’ by some, it still packs-in over 500m of climbing to the 600m contour. Riders need to be fully aware of the following – parts of this loop are remote, exposed and without mobile ‘phone reception, please ensure you (and your bike) are in good condition before setting off.
Start in Brig o’ Turk (OS Grid Ref. NN 535 066) between Callander and Loch Katrine. From Brig o’ Turk follow the road north for 1km to a fork – go right and follow the undulating farm track for 4.1km to another fork – go right.
The next 4.3km follows the Allt Gleanne nam Meann into the wild and atmospheric upper reaches of the valley – keep spinning up the 2.8km climb to a high point (cairn) and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The following 5.5km descent is easily worth the price of all the climbing, with steep ramps, sweeping bends and blistering speed down to the Finglas Water ford – enjoy. The next 2.4km section follows the undulating 4×4 track along Glen Finglas to the fork – turn right and head back into Brig o’ Turk for well-earned refreshments.
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