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[Closed] A816 Oban to Lochgilphead, ridden it?

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 ton
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has anyone cycled the above road.

info please if you have.


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 11:38 am
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Yes, its a very pretty road. It's also nice and lumpy without a lot of flat along bits that i can remember. It's the main route down that bit of the coast as I don't think there are many "motorised" options otherwise, but if you prefer a quieter longer route i think something is do-able using the valley roads heading inland, but it will double the mileage!

Enjoy.


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 11:50 am
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Tagging this thread. I'll be cycling it in the Spring so I'm interested in any feedback.

I drove up it again recently and it was as Captain_Sponges description. Quite hilly in places and quite busy in parts. Not very wide either so I expect some close overtaking.

The NCN route goes away inland to avoid it.


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 11:54 am
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Am I thinking what you're thinking Tony?

And if so, when? 😉


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 11:57 am
 ton
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just seen the road from Taynuit to Annat, then down Loch Awe.
that looks a better option.


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 12:00 pm
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Quieter, but there's no "civilization" en route 😉


 
Posted : 15/01/2013 12:08 pm

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