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E2E/ Scotland / John O'Groats
Having a look at E2E routes many of them dont go from JOG to Wick(or vice
versa), via the A99 but instead go the longer way round,going West to Thurso and then South (or go to JOG via Thurso from the S) but eventually joining up with the route from the A99.Is there any reason for this? Is the A99 particularly unpleasant for cycling? -- Tumbleweed email replies not necessary but to contact use; tumbleweednews at hotmail dot com |
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"Tumbleweed" wrote in message ... Having a look at E2E routes many of them dont go from JOG to Wick(or vice versa), via the A99 but instead go the longer way round,going West to Thurso and then South (or go to JOG via Thurso from the S) but eventually joining up with the route from the A99.Is there any reason for this? Is the A99 particularly unpleasant for cycling? A chance to visit Dunnet Head perhaps? After all if you're in the area, you might as well go to the true Northernmost point of the UK mainland. druidh |
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"Tumbleweed" wrote in message
... Having a look at E2E routes many of them dont go from JOG to Wick(or vice versa), via the A99 but instead go the longer way round,going West to Thurso and then South (or go to JOG via Thurso from the S) but eventually joining up with the route from the A99.Is there any reason for this? Is the A99 particularly unpleasant for cycling? I've done it from N to S. The first time I did it I went north through Lairg and Altnaharra to Bettyhill and then east to JoG, taking in the most northerly point, Dunnet Head. From Lairg to the coast is quite flat and a beautiful ride. On subsequent occasions I took the coast road, the A9/A99. This is also quite attractive and personally I like being within sight of the sea. The A9 beside the Cromarty Firth is a busy road but it gets gradually quieter as you go further north and after Wick it is very quiet. If speed is important to you then stick to the A9/99. If you've never cycled in the Highlands and like remote minor roads then try the A836/B873. If you take this option you'll need to plan carefully for accommodation, food etc. whereas on the coast road there are plenty of opportunities. Mark Burch |
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The previous correspondents have failed to mention the significant lumps of
Muir Of Ord, Berriedale and around Dunbeath. For many riders, these are the hardest climbs since Devon and Cornwall. In contrast the normal route is "flat". |
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