Monday 4^th September - Edinburgh to Pitlochry

Found a bike shop for brake blocks and a extra top layer for warmth. A chap at the shop pointed out a good Sustrans cycle route which led me out to the Forth road bridge. I crossed the Forth passing through Dunfermlin (where I bought lunch), climbing through Glendevon and into Glen Eagles. I passed through Crieff before climbing up through what seemed like typical Scottish terrain of Sma’Glen, then Glen Cochill. The climb rewarded me with a fantastic view into the highlands , with the peak of Schehallion clearly visible in the distance. Dropping into Aberfeldy, the remainder to Pitlochry was fast going, more or less following the valley floor. I was greeted by the sound of bagpipes playing as I rode into Pitlochry.

    Distance: 95 miles

Two quick snaps from Princes Street, Edinburgh

The view back to the Forth Rail Bridge                         Into true Scottish country

Views in Sma'Glen

The view from the top of Glen Cochill (Schehallian on the distant horizon) before dropping into Pitlochry (rt)