1saac Tour – Day 18

Well and truly in the Highlands now!

From Pitlochry to Aviemore.   A gentle easy start to day to Blair Atholl then 16 mile climb to summit of Drumochter Pass. Great ride down of equi-distance through villages to Aviemore. Pictures today include summit of Drumochter Pass (1515 feet), an ancient monument with Ruthven barracks in the background (built in 1719 after the Jacobite rising and later destroyed by the Jacobites on their retreat from the battle of Culloden).

Stats: 59.8 miles   5hrs 48   10.17mph    2859 elevation

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