27 September 2008

Stunning Scenery from the UK’s most northerly sportive.

The Ullapool Mor is a monster of a ride designed to be the final big test of the season. Starting and finishing in the beautiful west coast town of Ullapool this route takes in some of the wildest scenery Scotland has to offer from wild cliffs and tiny islands to lonely moorland and remote sandy beaches with superb panoramic mountain views, tree-lined twisting roads and foaming rivers. The ride passes the ruin of Ardvreck Castle on the shore of Loch Assynt, built by the MacLeods of Assynt in the 16th century and the Kylesku Bridge which has been described as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.

The Ullapool Beag is shorter but equally impressive in terms of scenery.  Wind around the unique and spectacular mountains of west Sutherland on quiet roads. The route is demanding but rewarding, taking you to places you may have never been before.  A little gem!

Ullapool Mor   Katy goes North
Start/Finish:   Ullapool
Start Time:   07:00-08:00
Length:   130 mls / 209km
Ascent:   12105ft / 3752m
Route:   North on the A835 to Ledmore Junction. Left on the A837 to Skaig Bridge the right on the A894 through Scourie to Laxford Bridge. Right on the A838 past Loch Shin then right on the A836 to Lairg. Back to Ledmore Junction on the A839 and A837 the back to Ullapool on the A835
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Ullapool Beag   Quiet roads
Start/Finish:   Ullapool
Start Time:   08:00-09:00
Length:   65.5 mls / 105km
Ascent:   7815ft / 2383m
Route:   North on the A835 to Drumrunie. Left on the unclassified road past Stac Polaidh. Right on unclassified road at Aird of Coigach. North to Lochinver then on A837 to Ledmore Junction and back to Ullapool on the A835
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