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Perth and Kinross

Loch of Lintrathen Nature Reserve & Backwater Reservoir loop from Alyth

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Perth and Kinross

Loch of Lintrathen Nature Reserve & Backwater Reservoir loop from Alyth

Hard

3

riders

Loch of Lintrathen Nature Reserve & Backwater Reservoir loop from Alyth

02:08

30.9km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

261 m

Alyth Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Alyth is a pretty town on the southern slopes of the Forest of Alyth. With a history stretching back to the 11th century, there is lots to see, including quaint …

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2

7.05 km

Peel Farm Café and Farm Shop

Highlight • Parking

Peel Farm has an excellent cafe serving great coffee, homemade cakes and light meals. It's open every day but with seasonal opening times.
May to Sep: 9:00 - 17:00
Oct …

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3

11.7 km

Loch of Lintrathen

Highlight • Natural

This local nature reserve managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust is an important habitat for birdlife. In the summer it's home to breeding songbirds and during the winter it's an …

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4

17.3 km

Backwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep climb up to the reservoir, nice views back down the valley.

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B

30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

2.07 km

793 m

716 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

4.63 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

5°C

74 %

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