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332.5 miles
Distance
20,732 ft
Climb
-20,434 ft
Descent
2,498 ft
High Point
298 ft
Altitude change
58 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-130.3%
Grade max
85%
Grade min
154 miles
Distance climb
158 miles
Distance down
20 miles
Distance flat
An Turas Mor is Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'The Long Journey'.
Starting in the very heart of metropolitan Glasgow the trail works its way north following historic paths, cycleways, forest and hill tracks through the very heart of remote Highland Scotland, to finish at the dramatic Cape Wrath Lighthouse - as far north and west as you can possibly go in mainland Scotland.
The trail passes through wild mountainous landscapes and crosses numerous mountain passes on its 354 mile journey north. The trail however requires only intermediate off road mountain bike skills, but even so is still a painstaking test of endurance based on the sheer scale of the route with 56000 feet of elevation gain and loss not to mention the vagaries of the Scottish weather.
The trail has been developed and researched by Mountain Bikers - members of Obscura Mondo Cycle Club - who live work and play in the Highlands, as a means of encouraging cyclists to responsibly explore the hidden beauty of Scotland away from motor vehicles.
The trail uses existing trails, cycleways, drove trails, historic
military trails, hydro roads and forest tracks connected together to give a continuously ride-able non technical cycle journey suitable for mountain and gravel bikes.
The route only became possible in 2017 with the construction of new hydro path across Rannoch Moor and trail improvement connecting Glen Moriston to Glen Affric.
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Detailed Description
An Turas Mor is a 333 mile less popular black route located near Glasgow. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 20,732 ft with a max elevation of 2,498 ft then descends -20,434 ft.
Stats
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Distance333 miles
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Altitude change298 ft
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Altitude start58 ft
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Altitude end358 ft
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Climb4 miles
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Descent-20,434 ft
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Grade max-130.3%
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Grade min85%
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Distance climb154 miles
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Distance down158 miles
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Distance flat20 miles
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