Highland Perthshire
This is the 8th edition of Cycle Highland Perthshire.
The first edition was a year after the start of Etape Caledonia, Britain’s largest closed road cycle event, back in 2007. We perceived that having this event in Highland Perthshire, would bring huge benefits to the area in the long term. The editorials in this publication have been compiled with the help of the cycle businesses in Highland Perthshire, the idea is to give you a window in to what they are offering. Cycling is very much part of what the area has to offer, this publication owes its existance to the many businesses from hotels to shops, restaurants and activity providers that take a promotion within its pages. We ask you to please support these businesses, they do recognise the benefit of the many thousands of cyclists coming to the area, each year. Best wishes for a good cycle in Highland perthshire in 2015.From the CycleHighlandPerthshire Team.
HIGHLAND SAFARIS
VISITOR ATTRACTION
Safaris • Red Deer Centre • Café & Shop • Trail Centre Book your Land Rover Safari on 01887 820071 or visit www.highlandsafaris.net
BIKE HIRE Top Quality Mountain Bikes
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“Drop at the Top” Self Guided Walking & Biking Safaris. Enjoy easy hilltop starts.
Delicious homemade cakes, coffees & lunches. Original Gifts and outdoor gear.
discovery Red Deer Centre, Gold & Gem Panning & Discovery Trail. New Discovery Garden for 2015!
trail centr e Directly on ETAPE route. Biking Trails, woodland walks, route maps, MTB Skills loop.
Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net info@highlandsafaris.net
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Dunkeld and Birnam
Bankfoot Inn 18th Century inn right in the heart of Perthshire. Real Ale
Great Food
Open Fires
Traditional inn dating back to 1760, located in the heart of Perthshire just south of Dunkeld on Cycle Route 77. We serve Real Ales and a large range of malt whiskies. Enjoy locally-sourced home-cooked food. For Cyclists, we have: Locked Storage*Laundry/Drying*Tools available*Packed lunches.
Etape Caledonia: Early Breakfast available
We’re in the Good Beer Guide Folk session every Wednesday Winner of CAMRA ‘Pub of the Year’ Award Tayside 2014. Beer Garden
Free WiFi
En-suite rooms
Dog Friendly
Main Street, Bankfoot, Perthshire, PH1 4AB Tel: 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
Atholl Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AR A former Coaching Inn, now a modern comfortable hotel Their Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the Chef’s innovative menus, created by using as much local produce as possible. In addition their Woodlands Lounge Bar offers a place to relax and enjoy the lunch and supper menus. The traditional ‘1809’ Bar has an open fire and a wide choice of beers and over 50 malt whiskies. Tel: 01350 727322 Email: reservations@royaldunkeld.co.uk www.royaldunkeldhotel.co.uk • Tag alongs and trailers available, for young kids or just those extra jackets and sandwiches! • Bike Camps running during the holidays for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.
“So what happens on the day?” If you are hiring a bike from us we will provide you with: • A bike (crucial) • A helmet (recommended) • A pair of gloves • A rucksack • A map with a choice of rides, route descriptions Progression Bikes. and extra information “If you have young kids, we’ll help. If you • Some spares, and if you want, the knowledge on how to fix a puncture! have a mixed age range, we can cater • We have an easy to fill in form so we know where for that. Granny wants to come too? No your going and how to get in contact with you. problem. Pouring with rain or only got an • You leave some ID as a deposit which gets stored hour? Step right this way” safely and returned to you when you get back. Progression Bikes knew how tricky it was arranging • We have toilets, drinking water and refreshments activities for the whole family. The details of common for that pre/post ride comfort break. questions are outlined below… • You have a fantastic cycling experience and come back again and again! “Whats new?” • A great new range of balance bikes to hire. Per- We can provide the relevant maps and emergency phone numbers so you don’t have to worry. On sumfect for those aged 20 months – 3 years. mer days we run drop offs at various points. • Short hire times, from just 30 minutes.
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Dunkeld and Birnam Dunkeld Accommodation Birnam Hotel Perth Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0AA 01350 728169/728030 www.birnamhotel.com Hilton Dunkeld House Dunkeld PH8 OHX 01350 728333 www.hiltondunkeld.co.uk Royal Dunkeld Hotel Atholl St, Dunkeld PH8 0AR 01350 727322 www.royaldunkeld.co.uk Bankfoot Inn Near Dunkeld & Pitlochry PH1 4AB 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk Big Tree Campervans Bankfoot, Nr Perth PH1 4BD 01738 788056 www.bigtreecampervans.com
Aberfeldy, Grandtully and Kenmore Aberfeldy and Kenmore has a whole host of off road routes for all abilities, from flat routes along the River Tay and around Taymouth Castle to off road routes on forest tracks and moorland. Highland Safaris offers an excellent Skills trail, ideal for Mum and Dad who want to wear out their over energetic brood. It is safe, it is off road and they have bikes to hire too. Aberfeld/Kenmore Accommodation Fortingall Hotel Fortingall By Aberfeldy PH15 2NQ 01887 830367 www.fortingall.co Ailean Chraggan Hotel and Restaurant Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2LD Fortingall B&B Paddock House, Fortingall, PH15 2NG 01887 830506 www.fortingallbandb.co.uk Fernbank House Kenmore Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BL 01887 820486 www.fernbankhouse.co.uk Mains of Taymouth Cottages Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2HN 01887 830226 www.taymouth.co.uk Kiltyrie Farm House B & B By Killin FK21 6TY Tel 01567 820 141 M: 07766 566 935 jane@bigshed.org.uk
Fernbank House B&B Kenmore Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BL Tel: 01887 820486 www.fernbankhouse.co.uk Enquiries @fernbankhouse.co.uk
Enjoy a warm family welcome with high standard of service in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Etape Training Breaks available. Cyle storage and drying facilities. Treat yourself to a session of Reflexology or Indian Head Massage. The Inn on the Tay Grandtully, Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel: Tel: 01887 840760 www.theinnonthetay.co.uk Attractions/Restaurants/Shops The Inn on the Tay, Grandtully, Perthshire, PH9 0PL. 01887 840760 www.theinnonthetay.co.uk The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY 01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk Ailean Chraggan Hotel and Restaurant Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2LD 01887 820346 www.aileanchraggan.co.uk The Courtyard Shop Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, PH15 2HY 01887 830756 www.taymouthcourtyard.com
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Safari by Pedal Power! Nothing quite beats the exhilaration of cycling down mountain tracks and forest roads in this magnificent landscape, thanks to Highland Safaris – especially when both my bike and I were transported to the high tops by Land Rover! Some people might call it cheating, but for a person who likes to cycle and isn’t what you would call super fit is absolutely perfect. (In my party is a family with 2 children aged 7 and 8 who have more skills than all the grown-ups combined!) I branch off on my own to enjoy some solitude and there’s not a breath of wind as I stop to
the bottom I realise I was so busy enjoying the ride I completely forgot to look out for the wildlife detailed in the nature notes – oops! Back at Highland Safaris superb Café, which offers delicious home baking, a choice of light meals, it is the perfect stop to end to the perfect day – I just ask, why did I not do this years ago? Highland Safaris Drop at the Top Cycle Safaris run daily at 0930hrs and 1115hrs. Booking essential. Tel. 01887 820071. www.highlandsafaris.net
take in the spectacular views across Schiehallion before heading to a mountain bothy. While enjoying a delicious picnic (collected on arrival along with my hired mountain bike), I study the map provided to plan my route through the wilderness back to base. Picking up speed on the way down, I am absolutely flying with the biggest smile on my face feeling 10 years old again. On reaching
Luxury 4* & 5* self catering accommodation offering private hot tubs, saunas & games rooms. Bar & restaurant open daily with parking for bikes! Onsite bar & restaurant, golf course, trekking stables
T: 01887 830226 W: taymouth.co.uk E: info@taymouthc.o.uk
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Aberfeldy, Grandtully and Kenmore
Delicatessen, Gift Shop, Bespoke Hampers, Food of Scotland Mail Order. www.foodofscotland.com The Courtyard Shop, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, Perthshire, PH15 2HN. Tel: 01887 830756 www.taymouthcourtyard.com Follow us on Twitter@courtyardshop
Between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry, situated on the A827, explore the Scottish Chocolate Centre and learn all about Iain’s artisan gourmet chocolates. Pop into the Coffee and Chocolate House and treat yourself to his very own hot chocolate truffle ganache or gourmet coffee and a bite to eat.
Browse the elegant showrooms overflowing with enchanting gifts and homeware. Visit the chocolate shop and indulge in Iain’s complete collection of award-winning Velvet TrufflesTM and Spiced Pralines. Truly the perfect day out for every chocolate lover. Grandtully, between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry PH9 0PL Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm Tel No. 01887 840775 Website: www.HighlandChocolatier.com
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You maintain your bike - what about yourself?
The OfďŹ cial Sports Therapy Company for Etape Caledonia 2015. 8th, 9th &10th May in Atholl Centre/Etape village. BOOK NOW for Pre and Post Race Therapy.
- Personal Training - Boot Camps - Sports Massage - Bowen Therapy - Individuals and Group training packages available.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF MASSAGE PRE AND POST RACE Improve or normalise connective tissue and muscle integrity Improve or maintain range of movement and flexibility of muscles Increase in metabolic rate and excretion of metabolic Open all year round. waste For further details and Reduction in muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue offers. Reduction in tension and stress due to reduced pain Tel: 07784 119377 Improved bowel function due to reduced tension in abdominal tissues Info@PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk Increased circulation aiding the improvement of celwww.PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk lulite YOUR BIKE IS IN TIP TOP CONDITION! ARE YOU? Increase in postural awareness due to improved muscle balance and joint functioning You have spent time and money ensuring your bike is Increase in relaxation due to reduced tension ready for ETAPE! In summary! Is your body ready? Have you considered the benIf the mind becomes too tense, so too do the musefits of massage or do you consider it a luxury that cles. isn’t really necessary? If the muscles become too tense, so too does the If you have never had massage pre or post training/ mind! competing then you have never realised your true Perthshire Fitpotential! ness Therapy It is important to realise that massage is not only are based in the beneficial for injury recovery, it offers numerous benAtholl Centre, efits to enhance sporting performance and should next door/behind play an important part in the life of any sportsman or the Tourist woman! Information Muscles often become excessively tight and this Centre. can affect flexibility, relaxation and muscle balance. Tight muscles result from overuse, excessive stress Call 07784 119377 and the accumulative wear and tear on tissue from to book your everyday usage. This can lead to reduced circulation treatments. to the area, restricting nourishment and increasing toxicity tension, stiffness and pain. Available 6pmThe mechanical effects of massage will loosen, 9pm on Friday; stretch, spread and lengthen muscle fibres breaking 9am-8pm Saturdown any fibrous matting and therefore increasday; ing tissue movement, pliability and circulation and w9am-5pm Sunintegrity. day
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Blair Atholl Bike Hire
BLAIR ATHOLL
Tel: 01796 481 500 info@blairathollbikehire.co.uk TREK Bikes for the whole family Tagalongs and Trailers Great parking! Route maps and spares 1/2 or full day hire Perfectly situated for superb cycle routes within the Cairngorm National Park. (Within ‘Food in the Park’ Cafe)
Museum Car Park, Blair Atholl Perthshire PH18 5SP
www.blairathollbikehire.co.uk
BIKE HIRE
Blair Atholl Bike Hire. With a busy 2nd year in its new location, Blair Atholl Bike Hire have splashed out on some brand new TREK mountain bikes for 2015! Blair Atholl Bike Hire have a great range of TREK Mountain bikes available with frame sizes to suit everyone. They also have hybrid bikes for the easier ground and most of their bikes can be fitted with a baby seat, tag-along or trailer so the whole family can go along. Blair Atholl Bike Hire provide maps and guidance on routes for all levels of cyclist, whether it be a family who want an enjoyable days cycling in the hills or an experienced off road cyclist looking for some challenges.
All safety, spares and security equipment is provided with your bike for a safe and fun experience. One of the things that sets Blair Atholl Bike Hire apart from other bike hire providers is that they are located within Food in the Park Restaurant and Café. So you can order a packed lunch to take with you if you fancy lunch in the glens, or you can pre book your lunch or evening meal in their cosy sit-in or take away Fish & Chip and Pizza Restaurant for your return. Blair Atholl Bike Hire also provide their bikes to charity groups and sponsored adventurers taking on the Munros. Many hill walkers who wish to climb the Munros will hire a bike and cycle to the base of the Munro to cut their walk to a bear minimum. Bike Hire hires are availble for half days (9am – 1pm) or full days (9am – 6pm) with no limit on how many days you hire them for. Ideal for those staying in the caravan parks and self catering cottages. To find Blair Atholl Bike Hire - it is located in the centre of Blair Atholl, next to the new Gateway Information centre, just behind the Museum, in the Food in the Park Fish and Chip and Pizza Restaurant. There is plenty of free parking there too. For further details on Blair Atholl Bike Hire http:// www.blairathollbikehire.co.uk or 01796 481500 anytime! Blair Atholl Bike Hire, Museum Car park, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5SP
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BLaiR CaStLe WoodLand LodgeS Set in a secluded woodland in the grounds of Blair Castle just 5 miles north of Pitlochry, our self-catering woodland lodges are in the perfect location for couples, families and groups wanting to explore Highland Perthshire. With a 40 mile network of way-marked trails for cycling, the estate offers a range of activities including Land Rover safaris, pony trekking, vintage tractor tours, nature walks and tours of Blair Castle.
For enquiries please contact our bookings team on 01796 481263 or book online at www.atholl-estates.co.uk Atholl EstAtEs, BlAir Atholl, Pitlochry, Ph18 5sr
Blair Atholl Atholl Arms Hotel Blair Atholl, PH18 5SG Tel: 01796 481205 www.athollarmshotel.co.uk
One of the best places to ride your bike. Atholl Estates has over 50 miles of routes for cyclists. There are seven routes detailed in an Atholl Estates Cycle Route leaflet which retails at £1.20 and can be purchased in the Blair Atholl Gateway Information Centre next to the Country Life Museum.
Dalgriene Guest House, Off St Andrews Crescent, Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl, PH18 5SX Tel: 01796 481276 www.dalgreineguesthouse.co.uk
For those who have not brought their bikes, you can hire bikes from Blair Atholl Bike Hire, (see page 9) which is part of Food in the Park, chip shop and Pizzeria.
Holiday Lodges @ Old Faskally Killiecrankie by Pitlochry PH16 5LG 01796 473436 www.oldfaskally.co.uk Atholl Estates Blair Castle Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TL 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Another source of cycle route information is compiled by Trail Maps (see inside back page) and can be purchased from Escape Route in Pitlochry. There are two maps in the series for Blair Atholl covering seven routes in total, from Easy, to Moderate, Difficult and Extreme.
Squirrel Cottage The Coach House Druimuan Killiecrankie, PH16 5LG 01796 473335 www.SquirrelCottage.net.
Blair Atholl Garage Blair Atholl Perthshire PH18 5SX 01796 481 221 www.blairathollgarage.co.uk
Blair Atholl Watermill & Tearoom Ford Road Blair Atholl PH18 5SH 01796 481321 www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk
Atholl Country Life Museum Blair Atholl PH18 5SP 01796 481232 www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org
Blair Castle, Caravan Park Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TL Tel 01796 481263 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Phonetobook - The NEW Telephone Accommodation Referral System. Developed here in Scotland, Phonetobook is believed to be the first of its kind (one always hesitates to say anywhere in the world), but let’s say the team who have developed the concept are unaware of anything similar. The Phonetobook system The entire referral process works from anywhere, using an ordinary touch-tone landline or mobile phone, whether you are in the house, on the move in a train, car or bus; as long as you have a telephone or mobile signal, you can use the system. Accommodation ? 1. Dial Phonetobook 01133 208108 2. Enter the dialling code for the area in which you want to find accommodation 3. Choose the accommodation required from Hotels, Guests House-B&Bs or Self-catering
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Select ‘Book for tonight’ or ‘Book ahead’. You will then hear details of current availability, for example;“The (Morton Hotel) has rooms available from (£75) to (£100) per room per night, (2) night minimum stay, located (3) miles from (Inverness) town centre, with a Trip Adviser Rating of (4.1).” “The (Marion Hotel) has rooms available from (£100) to (£150) per room per night, (1) night minimum stay, located (0.5) miles from (Inverness) town centre, with a Trip Adviser Rating of (4.5).” 5. Selects the provider of your choice and are put straight through. There are no middle men; no mark-ups, no hidden extra costs to the enquirer, the enquirer speaks directly to the accommodation provider .
Accommodation Providers? Registration is via the Phonetobook web site www.phonetobook.com or by leaving a message for a call back to register via the telephone 01133 208109.
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Pitlochry Pitlochry, the principle town in Highland Perthshire.
Pitlochry came to prominence 150 years ago as a result of the railway and Queen’s Victoria’s doctor who recommended Pitlochry for its fresh air and health properties. It is located in a beautiful spot just off the main A9 to Inverness and Loch Ness. The main train and bus providers frequently stop in the town. It has many accommodation providers catering for all requirements, from hostels, caravan campsites to the very best hotels . Pitlochry is the start and finish of Britain’s largest closed road event, Etape Caledonia. The start of many training rides, and those who just come to cycle the Etape Caledonia course.Not to mention the off road cyclists. Pitlochry is home to a large dedicated cycle business that rivals any you will find in the big cities. Escape Route, has a team of five dedicated cyclists who know the area intimately, a superb bike workshop that can provide a bike service for the simplest of bikes to full rebuild jobs. See page13, 14 and the back page for full details.-
Café Biba Licensed restaurant serving great pasta, pizza, fresh fish, homemade burgers and freshly cooked specials. All day breakfasts and fab kids menu available. Large conservatory area. Bike racks at rear of restaurant. OPEN EARLY on ETAPE Sunday 10th May 40 Atholl Road,Pitlochry,PH16 5BX Tel: 01796 473294
The Co-Operative Food West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5EA Tel 01796 474088
Open 6am to 11pm 7days. Local Co Op Meeting the needs of the community
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Why bother with a Bike Fitting? Custom Bike Fitting. You have invested in a good quality bike. May be you have a custom built bike, does that guarantee a perfect fit? After all, if the frame is built to your specific dimensions, it has to fit like a glove, right? Well, er, no, not quite. Custom Bike Fitting is all about optimising your position on a bike, optimising your position for best power and comfort. Just stop and ask yourself how many hours will or do you spend on your bike, you might think it is set right for you, but do you actually know for sure? Escape Route team in Pitlochry have invested in a “Wattbike” which has been developed in association with British Cycling and used by World and Olympic Champions. It is the first factory calibrated indoor bike to deliver accurate, consistent performance data and technical feedback. It is suitable for everyone from school children to Olympic Gold Medallists. The Wattbike allows you to link your performance directly to a computer, providing you with an extraordinary range of monitoring that was previously only available to the world’s top cyclists. Let me ask that question again, how many hours do you plan to spend in that saddle? Surely it makes sense to make sure your bike is set right for you, with no guesses, but with certainty.
The Wattbike Expert Software will help you to get the most out of every turn of the pedals. Within seconds you can be accurately measuring your power output, your pedalling technique and heart rate.
For a Custom Bike Fitting book a slot at Escape Route in Pitlochry, by giving Kevin Grant and his team a call on 01796 473859. Escape Route is open 7 days a week all year round, at 3 Atholl Road, Pitlochry. PH16 5BX Their new web site: www. Escape-Route.co.uk focuses on what they offer in the business. All five members of the Escape Route team are dedicated cyclists, so you will be talking to people who know.
Cycle friendly restaurant in the centre of Pitlochry, less than 300m from the station, with a sunny patio for outside dining. Fresh, locally sourced food cooked to order.
Set Price Menu 2 courses: £18.95 3 courses £22.50
Special Lunch Offer 2 courses 12.95 3 courses 15.95
Call Karen to make your reservation on
01796 473840
Wonderful, freshly cut 'deli style' sandwiches
Visit our website at www.FernCottagePitlochry.co.uk for more information and to view all our menus.
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EAST HAUGH HOUSE
Restaurant • Rooms • Bar • Shooting • Fishing • Golf • Weddings
Your home from home in the Scottish Highlands – beautiful rooms with open fires and spa baths along with some of the best food in Perthshire awaits you. • • • • •
Lockable storage for bikes Double, twin and family rooms Self-catering cottages Dog friendly Excellent bike track nearby
Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5TE • 01796 473121 • info@easthaugh.co.uk www.easthaugh.co.uk
McKays has all you need & more for a truly memorable cycling break in Perthshire.
Opening Times
From 11am until Late
. live music . whisky tasting . homemade food . cycle tracks . steak night friday
01796 473 888
info@mckayshotel.co.uk www.mckayshotel.co.uk 138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
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The Prince of India 5-7 Station Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AN Tel: 01796 472275/473770
Open Every Day Great value 3 course lunch £6.95 Children under 12 £3.95. 12noon to 4.30pm (2pm in winter) Main Menu 5-11pm also 10% discount on Take Away meals. Authentic Balti dishes, Chef ’s recommendations, tranquil setting in the centre of town, with friendly attentive service.
Strathgarry has all you need & more for a truly memorable cycling break in Perthshire. £69 per room mily rooms from fa & in tw e, bl Dou parking , beer garden & Delicious menus ks nearby Local cycle trac 7 pm - 2 courses, 4 u from £14.95 Early bird men
To book please use
01796 472 469
info@strathgarryhotel.co.uk www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk 113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
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Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia is the UK’s leading cycling event and credited as the first closed road mass participation cycling event to be held in the UK.
sponsor and Official Charity Partner of the event, contributing vital funds that enabled the charity to provide care for more than 40,000 terminally ill people and their families across the UK. But, the charity has ambitions to go even further in 2015, with fundraisers aiming at a target of raising at least £380,000 between them. Etape Caledonia is a sell-out event and in 2015 general entries sold out in less than three days, however Charity Pledge Places are still available. If you want to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care and cycle in the 2015 Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia event on the 10th May 2015, visit www.etapecaledonia.co.uk to find out more and book a Charity Pledge
The ninth edition of the event takes place on 10th May 2015, starting and finishing in Pitlochry, where over 5,000 participants will cycle through the stunning highlands of Perthshire. The event appeals to cycle club enthusiasts, recreational cyclists, gym members and those looking for an exciting physical challenge. The 2014 edition saw participants raise more than £350,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care who are title
Drummonds
Ferry Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DD Tel: 01796 470000
Restaurant & Public House
Home of home cooking - fresh to order all day from homemade steak pie to fresh Scottish haddock. Family friendly, children welcome. Bikers/Cyclists welcome. A comfy haven for a meal a drink and a blether. 18
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Pitlochry MacDonald Bros.
Butchers & Delicatessen Bonnethill Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5BS. Tel: 01796 472047 12 Bank Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BB. Tel: 01887 820310 Award Winning Butchers Pride themselves on their careful selection of meats from local farms known to the family for over 40yrs. The Delicatessen offers fresh and Scottish delicacies as well as hot take-away snacks Pre-order from the website www.macdonald-bros.co.uk HOTELS Craigvrack Hotel West Moulin Road, Pitlochry PH16 5EQ 01796 472399 www.craigvrack.com
Ellangowan B & B 24 Lower Oakfield Pitlochry PH16 5DS 01796 473704 www.ellangowanhouse.co.uk
East Haugh House Hotel East Haugh Pitlochry PH16 5JS 01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk
Rosehill Guest House 47 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX Tel: 01796 472958 www.rosehill-pitlochry.co.uk
Moulin Hotel 11 Kirkmichael Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5EH 01796 472196 www.moulinhotel.co.uk The Old Mill Inn Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH 01796 474020 www.old-mill-inn.co.uk Pine Trees Hotel Strathview Terrace Pitlochry PH16 5QR 01796 472121 www.pinetreeshotel.co.uk Tigh na Cloich Hotel Larchwood Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5AS Tel:- 01796 472 216 www.pitlochry-hotel.com GUEST HOUSES AND BED & BREAKFASTS The Atholl Centre Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX 01796 473044 www.athollcentre.org.uk The Claymore 162 Atholl Road, Pitlochry. PH16 5AR 01796 472888 www.claymorehotel.com Craigatin House and Courtyard 165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5QL 01796 472478 www.craigatinhouse.co.uk Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard 27 West Moulin Road Pitlochry PH16 5EF 01796 472123 www.craigmhorlodge.co.uk
Southwood B & B East Haugh Pitlochry PH16 5TR Tel: 01796 474 218 Mobile 07747 657006 www.southwoodpitlochry.co.uk Strathgarry Restaurant & Rooms 113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG 01796 472469 www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk Tir Aluinn Guest House 10 Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT 01796 473811 www.tiraluinn.co.uk SELF CATERING Home from Home Perthshire, self-catering cottages 01796 470048 www.homefromhomeperthshire.com Kinnaird Country House & Woodland Lodges. Kirkmichael Road, Moulin, Pitlochry, PH16 5JL 01796 472843 www.kinnaird-house.co.uk Kirkmichael Apertments Main Street, Kirkmichael, PH10 7NT 07717 618129 www.kirkmichaelapartments.com Woodlands Cottage c/o East Haugh Hotel East Haugh, Pitlochry PH16 5JS 01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk RESTAURANTS & TEAROOMS
Hetties Tearooms Pitlochry Ben Vrackie B&B General Wades Rd, East Haugh, Pitlochry,PH16 5TE 93-95 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AB 0845 2636853 www.hetties-tearooms.com 01796 472487 www.benvrackie.co.uk Derrybeg Guest House 18 Lower Oakfield Pitlochry PH16 5DS Tel 01796 472070 www.derrybeg.com
The Logierait Inn, Nr Ballinluig Pitlochry PH9 0LJ 01796 482423 www.logieraitinn.co.uk
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Victoria’s Restaurant
45 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX E: fiona@victorias-pitlochry.co.uk
www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk Call to book on 01796 472 670 Dine at Victoria’s Restaurant in Pitlochry and discover delicious food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere! Breakfasts, Morning Coffee & Lunches from 10am Chic Evening Dining from 5.30pm We look forward to welcoming you to Victoria’s soon!
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Pitlochry
AULD SMIDDY INN T HE
Etape Caledonia - Event HQ
154 Atholl Road, Pitlochry Tel: 01796 472356 Email: auldsmiddyinn@fsnmail.net www.auldsmiddyinn.co.uk
Atholl Centre, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry Cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts welcome. Secure cycle storage and drying room. B&B, Groups (full board or self catering) Disabled facilities: Self catering flat and chalet. Quote “Etape” for 10% discount.
Open daily from 11.00am for teas, coffees, lunches and evening meals.
Tel: Iain 01796 473044 Web/email: athollcentre.org.uk Atholl Baptist Centre Ltd Registered Charity number SC015113
Daily specials freshly prepared by our Chefs and served by their friendly attentive staff. Come & enjoy their warm and friendly beautifully refurbished old Blacksmiths Forge.
Rannoch Rannoch and Tummel. A very special area within Highland Perthshire, overlooked by Schiehallion, “ Mountain of the Fairies” made famous by Maskaline, who used the mountain to caculate the mass of the earth. The lochs of Tummel and Rannoch are a significant part of the landscape and the unique Caledonian pine forest of the Black Wood of Rannoch adds something very special and unique. The road around Loch Rannoch offers an excellent road cycling route. It is flat, relatively traffic free, as one couple who cycled it during the summer said, “We only saw four cars all day, it was wonderful with all the views across the loch, peaceful and that special feeling of being outdoors, in clean frsh air, full of scents, sounds and smells of the countryside.”
Bridge of Gaur Guesthouse Loch Rannoch, Pitlochry PH17 2QD
Tel:01882 633356
www.middleofnowhere.co.uk
Fully Licensed. Packed lunches. Bike storage. Perfectly positioned at the West end of Loch Rannoch right on the doorstep of the Etape route, a fantastic base for training rides or just to explore this stunning area. Arrive by bike, car or train (only 5 miles from Rannoch Station). Cycle Hire Available Nearby. Large comfy beds, TV & complementary beverages, modern ensuites, guest lounge with wood burning stove. Homemade evening meals.
Rannoch Accommodation Bridge of Gaur Guesthouse Bridge of Gaur Loch Rannoch Pitlochry PH17 2QD Tel 01882 633356 www.middleofnowhere.co.uk Dunalastair Estate Cottages Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, PH16 5PD, 01882 632491 www.dunalastair.com
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Escape Route the dedicated Pitlochry bike shop with a team of five. on the world stage at all levels of the sport, from the We met Kevin Grant the owner and had a chat with Olympics, Comhim. Escape Route started life on the 15th March 1997 in monwealth Games, wee premises just below the Coop Supermarket, on to World ChampiPitlochry’s West Moulin Road. Kevin Grant has been onship and local with Escape Route every step of the 18+ years, on an events. Combined with the message incredible journey, he tells us how the business has that being active continually had to adapt to meet the ever changing and outdoors, prodemand from the phenomenal growth in road and motes ones quality mountain biking. of life, messages on reducing CO2 emissions, cycling has been right up there, requiring us at Escape Route to for ever add and adapt all the way.” Escape Route is probably one of the most comprehensive cycle shops you will meet anywhere, let alone in a small highland Perthshire town. Today’s Escape Route team, all of whom are active dedicated cyclists headed by Kevin Grant, Malcolm Burrell, Dan Howes, Ciaran Bryce and Calvin Band. When IMG decided in 2006 to base Etape Caledonia, Britain’s first long distance (81 miles) closed road event from Pitlochry, Escape Route was ideally located to support the many cyclists. who come to In 2004, Escape Route moved to its present, much the area to train and ride the route. larger location, in Atholl Road not far from Pitlochry’s Tourist Information Centre. This allowed Kevin to set Over the past eight Etape Caledonia event weekup a large dedicated cycle workshop, today headed ends, Kevin Grant told us “You name it we have done it, from hiring road cycles to last minute repairs by Dan Howes, servicing and maintaining every even as the event itself gets underway, when some conceivable bike from kids’ bikes to complicated electronic gear shifts. Dan and his team provide Free unfortunate cyclist finds they have left some important component behind in their lodgings or have a of Charge quotes and a cycle service from £39.99 sudden cycle failure.” He continued, “For the Etape plus parts. Caledonia weekend we are open almost 24 hours, Kevin Grant, with a team of 17 people working here. Closing past Escape Route’s midnight on the Saturday night before race day and owner told us that, opening at 4.30am on event day morning.” “When I started Escape Route is open 7 days a week all year round, out in 1997 I was hoping to establish at 3 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX Tel: 01796 473859. www.Escape-Route.co.uk a cycle shop, like any new enthusiastic young owner, who loved and was passionate about their business, I really hoped I could make it work. I felt there was a gap in the market in Pitlochry and hoped it would sustain my business.” He continued, “Well I never could have imagined the phenomenal growth in cycling during this time driven in some extent by Britain’s success
Escape Route Highland Perthshire’s dedicated bike shop.
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Trailmaps Trailmaps for Biking Highland Perthshire has some fantastic mountain biking and hiking trails but choosing the most exhilarating, the best or the suitable you may need a little help. Trailmaps make a series of 5 Highland Perthshire maps and guides providing information on routes and trails to show you the way and enhance your experience.
Map 1 covers the area from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie including Faskally and Moulin. Map 2 describes a terrific route to the picturesque Loch Bhac and includes Glen Fincastle, Queen’s View, Bruar and Blair Atholl. Map 3 moves further north to include the superb trails of the Atholl Estates, covering Glen Bruar and Glen Banvie and the trail to Allt Scheicheachan Bothy. Map 4 covers Glen Tilt, one of Scotland’s most majestic and unspoilt Glens. Also described is a loop around Beinn a’Ghlo to Fealer Lodge. Map 5 describes routes near Dunkeld and Birnam to Craigvinean Forest, Loch Ordie and the Oisinneach Lochans. New for 2015 Trailmaps will publish a new series of maps describing a 225 km off-road route around The Cairngorms. See Facebook page - Cairngorms Carousel. Starting at Blair Atholl the route heads deep into the Cairngorms and returns to Highland Perthshire via Strathspey, Abernethy, Glen Avon, Braemar and finishing with a spectacular ride through Glen Tilt. Maps can be purchased direct from Trailmaps (www. trailmaps.biz) and at Escape Route in Pitlochry, Progression Bikes in Dunkeld as well as the local Visitor Information Centres.
The maps come in a handy A4 size and are printed on waterproof paper protected by a plastic cover.
Steve Smirthwaite Trailmaps
Cycle Friendly Cottages, Cabins, Lodges, Lofts, Bothies, Cow Sheds and Mills for your Perthshire adventure
Phone: 01796 470048
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CYCLE & OUTDOOR • PITLOCHRY
ESCAPE ROUTE BIKE HIRE CENTRE Pop down to escape route and hire a bike today, we offer a range of bikes including Road, Mountain, Hybrid and Full Suspension Demo bikes.
ESCAPE ROUTE BIKE SERVICE CENTRE No job too big or small we’ll do them all! Work shop open 7days. Massive range of Cycle & Outdoor
Clothing, Accessories & Footwear in store.
Escape Route Bike Sales. Looking for a new bike? Come in, have a coffee, we’ll get you sorted out! We also sell the best Bike Shop Coffee in the land! Come see for yourself!
ETAPE CALEDONIA Open All Weekend with extended
opening hours! Escape Route is located across from registration and will have our competitor’s village in full flow! With top brands showing this year’s new products with lots of deals. Any last minute worries please don’t hesitate come see us!
www.escape-route.co.uk
3 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX
Tel. 01796 473859