A big turn out for Easter Sunday saw 9 head for Dunkeld. With a slight wind behind us we went out along the Bogside Rd to Miegle where we turned right towards Aylth then left along the bottom of the golf course and up the steep brae to the main Blair Kirrie Rd where we took our first break - well needed at 20 miles.
We continued into Blairgowrie with Ron turning for the Bothy and home and took the main road to Dunkeld where we were lucky enough to find a cafe with enough room for 8 all at once. After refueling with a good bowl of soup some good scones and coffee and discussions of which way to get back.
David knew of a route through Murthly Castle grounds, home of Thomas Steuart Fotheringham the 14th, so that's where we went. It meant a mile on the busy A9 and fortunately it passed quickly without incident. The gate in the middle of the castle grounds had been locked - maybe to many cyclists taking advantage of the scenery through the estate, meaning we had to lift the bikes over but it gave us a breather before we headed to Murthly and the Kinclaven Rd crossing over the Tay heading for Coupar Angus, Ardler and The Tav.
Three headed straight for home and five went into the pub for a well earned warm up sampling a couple of pints and a comfy seat in front of the fire. The temperature and the wind had dropped by the time we headed for home - a baw hair under 70 miles and a pleasant day out - Route Here
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