A return to MTB at Balblair

October 2019

A wet autumn day but I was in the area so made time to go round the black loop at Balblair forest.  Its not overly long and reminds me of Kirroughtree; but the short wet rock ascents proved tricky (lack of traction).  It was certainly a good workout.

The top of the ascent is marked "Candy Mountain" and apart from the ugly radio mast is actually pretty scenic.  The bare granite "pump-track" feature is also a challenge.

On completing the loop I headed northwest again through the forest and across the footpath/rail bridge route to the Carbisdale trails.  A bit strange as whilst the trails are nearly all there, the trail markers have all been removed!  Something to do with the change of ownership of the castle.  Anyway it was good to explore and by the time I was back at the car that was 24kms clocked up.

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