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Intermediate gravel ride requiring good fitness. Predominantly on paved surfaces and suitable for riders of all skill levels.
Craignure is a small village on the Isle of Mull’s east coast and the main ferry terminal linking Mull to the Scottish mainland via Oban. It serves as a key gateway for visitors, with basic amenities like a shop, pub, and access to local attractions such as Duart Castle.
Tobermory, located on Mull’s northern coast, is the island’s main town, known for its brightly painted waterfront buildings. It offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including a distillery and arts centre, making it a lively hub for locals and tourists alike.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Gravel cycling is a wonderful way to explore, but it’s not without risk. Keep safe by following these safety tips.
- Keep your bike roadworthy – maintain it well and check it is in good working order before you set out. Carry essential tools and spares.
- Always carry drinking water with you.
- Ride sensibly. Limit your speed and keep your distance.
- Start with a short trip, preferably on an official trail, so there are no surprises. Ride within your skill level and take your time. Consider your fitness levels, the terrain, the weather forecast, etc.
- Know your navigation. Plan your route, have a mobile phone, and a charged power bank.
- Be seen – you might not be on the roads for much of the time, but you still need to be seen to be safe. Check your lights are working, batteries are charged, and wear high-vis clothing.
- When cycling, wear a helmet.
- For longer journeys, pack a basic first aid and survival kit. Think self-heating hand warmers, foil blankets, high-calorie foodstuffs, tick remover, etc.
- Pack for all weathers. This is Scotland. Pack waterproofs and sun cream.
- Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
- Know how to summon help if you need it.
- Carry cash. In remote areas, you may need it for that well-earned coffee or wee dram.
- Check for felling. Argyll’s forests are working forests. If you are riding forestry tracks, always check for felling operations and other forestry maintenance works. In the summer months, be alert for fire warnings from Fire Scotland and on local news channels.
Public transport
By Bus: West Coast Motors operates the 95 and 495 bus services connecting Craignure to Tobermory. These buses run multiple times daily, with the journey taking around 45 minutes.
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Equipment
For a short trip on a planned route, you will need a gravel bike, a helmet, high-visibility clothing, a map and compass/GPS, and plenty of water. For a longer trip, it would be useful to have a basic bicycle repair and first aid kit, sun cream, and a waterproof jacket (for the unpredictable Scottish weather!), insect repellent, and plenty to eat and drink. Always carry cash as cards may not be accepted in remote places.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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