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As well as celebrating inclusion and community, the Gran Fondo showcases some cracking views. Here are five unmissable spots from across the iconic cycling routes.

5 Grand Views

On The Gran Fondo

Loch Na Creige

On the climb before Aberfeldy, you’ll find a picturesque spot known as Loch na Creige. Overlooked by the peaks of Monadh nam Mial and Craig Formal, this quiet loch is a hit among locals and visitors alike for fishing, paddle-boarding, wild swimming and walking routes.

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Pitlochry

Situated at the midpoint of the Gran Fondo, Pitlochry town centre is always worth a visit. Victorian architecture, historic distilleries and an array of unusual shops attract visitors to Highland Perthshire’s largest town. The icing on the proverbial cake is Pitlochry’s wide range of buzzing cafes and restaurants, where delicious local dishes, bags of character and incredible live music will leave you eager to plan your next trip.

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Blairgowrie And Rattray

Braes Of Foss

Its name comes from the Gaelic words meaning ‘fairy hill of the Caledonians’ – so you know Braes of Foss promises magic. Small but mighty, this unassuming forest just after Glengoulandie is the starting point for the most popular route up Schiehallion, one of the famous Munros. Offering a window into Scotland’s ethereal wilderness, you can reach the top in under an hour from the Tomphubil Lime-Kiln reference point on the Gran Fondo route, making it a great alternative to a full Munro climb.

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Home to the Gran Fondo’s Road Race final, there’s lots to do here while riders make their way around the course. Whether it’s a visit to Scone Palace, a wander around the Black Watch Castle and Museum or solving clues along the Treasure Hunt Trail, Scotland’s former capital is awash with exciting things to do while you await the race’s victorious finishers.