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Loch Doon - TheKilbirnieCanary - 20-05-2021
Started in sunny Ayrshire on Sunday and rode the quieter roads across to Dalmellington and Loch Doon. Pretty wet down that way, getting heavier the closer we got to the loch. At least the Roundhouse was open for coffee, chips and a welcome seat in the dry. Not many bikes out at all.
Loch Doon - dapleb - 20-05-2021
I thought this were aboot lock doon but looks like much more fun if a little soggy.
Loch Doon - dablik - 20-05-2021
And did you spot an Osprey.
Loch Doon - Studley Ramrod - 20-05-2021
Them handy stop offs make all the difference when the weather 'aint playing ball. Still, nice to get out on quiet roads eh. :good: Get some handguards, you'll love 'em.Â
 Loch Doon - marko67 - 20-05-2021
Quote:I thought this were aboot lock doon but looks like much more fun if a little soggy.
Lol, yup. I thought it was summit about Scottish quarantine, too.
Loch Doon - TheKilbirnieCanary - 20-05-2021
Quote:And did you spot an Osprey.There's a nesting pair on the other side of the loch. They have a live TV feed in the Cafe, so we had a look at that.
Quote:Lol, yup. I thought it was summit about Scottish quarantine, too.
Quote:I thought this were aboot lock doon but looks like much more fun if a little soggy.It was tipping it down at Doon. Great ride though.
Quote:Them handy stop offs make all the difference when the weather 'aint playing ball. Still, nice to get out on quiet roads eh. :good: Get some handguards, you'll love 'em.ÂIt's a nice wee Cafe. I've an old V-Strom 650 with handguards on and they work a treat. I've heard that the same ones fit the TDM, so I'll need to see if I can pick up a pair.
Loch Doon - Gdog - 21-05-2021
Which road map did you use coming out of Loch Doon ! LOL
Loch Doon - Studley Ramrod - 21-05-2021
 Loch Doon - Gdog - 21-05-2021
Did you have a can of Iron Brew at the cafe or a can of Pfizer !!! LOL
Loch Doon - Riggers - 21-05-2021
When I was there we were lucky and it was wall to wall sunshine. Given decent weather its a fabulous place to be. If you go all the way to the end of the loch there're the remains of tiny castle relocated from the middle of the loch to the shore.Â
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Going up to Moffatt in July for a week at the biker hotel (Bucclough Hotel?) so might get along to Loch Doon then.
Loch Doon - Rallyist - 21-05-2021
Quote:If you go all the way to the end of the loch there're the remains of tiny castle relocated from the middle of the loch to the shore.
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Loch Doon - TheKilbirnieCanary - 21-05-2021
Quote:Which road map did you use coming out of Loch Doon ! LOLI used a reconfigured Brigadoon map. Seemed to do the job.Â
Loch Doon - James - 21-05-2021
Quote:It's a nice wee Cafe. I've an old V-Strom 650 with handguards on and they work a treat. I've heard that the same ones fit the TDM, so I'll need to see if I can pick up a pair.
Indeed they do. They go straight on, no jiggery-pokery.
Loch Doon - leehenty - 22-05-2021
Do I spy a triumph next to you ?
Loch Doon - TheKilbirnieCanary - 22-05-2021
Quote:Do I spy a triumph next to you ?Yes it's my friends Bonneville. She's had it from new and it suits her well because of her height.
Quote:When I was there we were lucky and it was wall to wall sunshine. Given decent weather its a fabulous place to be. If you go all the way to the end of the loch there're the remains of tiny castle relocated from the middle of the loch to the shore.ÂI'll need to go back in nicer weather as it's a lovely area. Luckily I'm not all that far away from it. I did consider a look at the castle, but it was pissing down.
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Going up to Moffatt in July for a week at the biker hotel (Bucclough Hotel?) so might get along to Loch Doon then.
Quote:Indeed they do. They go straight on, no jiggery-pokery.Thanks, good to know.
Loch Doon - TheKilbirnieCanary - 22-05-2021
Quote:I'll need to get a look at it in better weather.loch doon castle.jpg