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Take the SW track which is almost level in elevation west of the \u2018Crock\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>After the next small climb it\u2019s downhill all the way from there but beware of a gate across the track near Tulloch.<\/p>\n<p>Continue downhill with Loch Shandra on your right hand side until you come to a gate which is level with the end of the Loch. Go through the gates and cycle past the southern edge of the loch and over a small bridge until you reach a boat shed.<\/p>\n<p>From there follow the \u2018Cateran Trail\u2019 markers up and down hill before a steep pull up and then cycle SE for a distance before a 90 degree right hand bend.<\/p>\n<p>Continue downhill in a SE direction emerging at the farm. Go through the farm for a short distance and turn left regaining the Glen Markie road to your starting place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Route Specific Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ground nesting birds \u2013 please stick to the promoted trail.<\/li>\n<li>This is a working forest. 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