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User comments on Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit
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Done part of this route last month found the sign posting confusing and misleading resulting in me taking the wrong route and bringing me to a dead end on a number of occasions. Some of the red marker paint has faded making it difficult to follow the route. Also after going down Dukes pass and just before Lochgoilhead a tree has fallen down over the track which needs looking at as if going fast you will hit it. Better signage needed at the Jcn of Lochgoilhead and were the Cowal penisular walk starts as there is no indication as to which way to go and i took the wrong route.

Davy, 19/Jun/2012

Thanks for this. I'll pass it to the local team to see if they can improve the markers.

Forestry Commission Response
4 Stars 4 Stars

Brilliant cycle route very well waymarked the veiws stunning the downhill though Glen Croe was welcome.Is the Coillissen Glen able to be cycled?

Carole 12 july 2011, 12/Jul/2011

There is a cycle route waymarked which takes in part of Coillessan Glen as well as part of the Ardgartan shore, it is approx 14km long and moderate to difficult in places.

Forestry Commission Response
4 Stars 4 Stars

I cicyle the circler route on average 5 times a year. I find the route both rewarding and challenging. A good endurance route that tests your cycling skills and fitness level. The scenery along the way is fantastic.

Jim Brown, 27/Apr/2011

A map would be good.....!

Anonymous, 30/Jul/2010

Thanks for your comments - we'll pass them on and see if we can get something sorted out..

Forestry Commission Response
4 Stars 4 Stars

Nice morning's ride, especially so close to Glasgow. The climb up from Lochgoilhead is a killer tho - several km's of constant up hill just about killed me.

Niall, 23/Nov/2009
4 Stars 4 Stars

Scenic and enjoyable ride but suggest a mountain bike given some of the terrain. also suggest you need to have a good few miles under your belt to do the full circuit as the climbs can be challanging. However, an exhilarating ride.

KB, 18/Nov/2009
4 Stars 4 Stars

A cycle route with truly stunning views, however, this is a lungbuster of a route with serious amounts climbing. The Duke's Pass section is fabulous fun with some technical rocky climbs and descents which had as all grinning by the time we reached Lochgoilhead. Be wary of walkers as you descend back down to the Ardgarten Visitors Centre.

JK, 5/Oct/2009

3hrs to do 20 miles!!!!!

Anonymous, 13/Aug/2009