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A week’s cycling and feasting at Crispie on Loch Fyne in Argyll.

An outstanding opportunity...................

Thursday March 22nd - Thursday March 29th 2012

Crispie House is located 3 miles from a public road on the very shore of this most picturesque loch, it sleeps 16 people in comfort, has an indoor heated pool, sauna and spacious gardens with private bay and jetty. Being coastal and touched by the Gulf Stream it is less prone to the more severe weather that might be expected in late March, plus the clocks will have changed..... For more information about the house, click here.

The house has 2 double  bedrooms, 3  twin bedded and 2 three bedded rooms, all with bathrooms adjacent;  so room sharing with (non snoring!) same-sex friends and colleagues is an option. Ideally everybody will be active cyclists; however some may choose to bring non cycling partners/widows! All cycling is on tarmac, though nearby forest trails are available.

Possible Programme   (subject to change due to weather etc)

Thursday,22 March   12 Noon Assemble central Glasgow for minibus and trailer transfer to Crispie via Gourock to Dunoon ferry.  Option of cycling part way.  Arrive settle in and swim. Welcome dinner.

Friday, 23 March   Breakfast.  Circular ride up Loch Fyne via Otter Ferry, Strachur, Lunch, Loch Eck, Whistlefield Inn, Glen Lean and return.   Dinner back at base.    

Saturday, 24 March     Breakfast followed by transfer to Portavadie Ferry across Loch Fyne  to Tarbert on Mull of Kintyre  and  cycle round Kilberry Sound  before return for Dinner

Sunday, 25 March    Breakfast , followed by local tour around Ardlamont peninsula, lunch en route at Kames and return for swim and evening Dinner. Minibus and trailer will continue to Gourock to deliver weekend -only guests to train station for return home.

Monday, 26 March   Breakfast.   Transfer to Colintraive for ferry to Isle of Bute, cycle around island, visit Mount Stewart, Lunch. Optional cycle return via arduous Glendaruel - Otter Ferry  C-class Rd .  Home for Dinner

Tuesday, 27 March   early start for The BIG One ... Ferry to Tarbert, cycle north via Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, Inverary,  Lunch, Strachur and back down Loch Fyne, in time for Dinner

Wednesday, 28 March   Free day, explore local forest trails, local shopping?  (Boating, fishing etc seasonal)   Farewell dinner

Thursday, 29 March Pack up and depart 10 am, transfer to Dunoon Ferry and central Glasgow for departures.

Cost to be determined

Price includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, minibus luggage and bike transfers, ferry fares etc. It does not include lunches while out, alcohol etc - this can be arranged separately.  

The week has been timed to avoid expensive Friday train travel. Options include booking for the whole week Thursday to Thursday, for a long weekend Thursday to Sun evening or by the day for those with own car. 

The house supplies all bedding, towels etc. All you need to bring are your own clothes, cycle gear, toiletries, and any special dietary needs.

If weather is foul the house lends itself equally well to indoor pursuits- swimming, sauna, reading, games room, Sky TV.

Please book with me directly at david@chain-events.co.uk or 07770 623516. Any questions or special requests - just ask!