A85 : Tyndrum - Oban

July 13, 2011 - 5.0

I stayed in Tindrum 1st week of july this year (2011). The holiday traffic hadn't built up as it was before the summer holidays so very little traffic. Very entertaining road to ride!

January 10, 2011 - 5.0

Love this road - sportsbike heaven - the section from Tyndrum to Dalmally has bend after well-surfaced bend flowing in to each other. At the other end nearer Oban are some huge sweepers that go on and on. In the middle are spectacular Loch Awe views.

December 7, 2007 - 4.0

I agree with Yeti - a great alternative. I make it a bit longer by coming round from Inverary to Lochawe on the A819 then pick up the A85. That section up the Pass of Brander is truly awesome on a good day, i.e. without the traffic. Plenty of big bends thyat you can do at a great rate of knots, with no real shockers to catch you out. Plus, as described, it links to other roads round here which, lets face it, are non too shabby.

November 26, 2005 - 3.0

A better route to get to Ballachulish than going over Rannoch Moor, especialy in summer when you always come upon the tourista where the double whites (ie. the best bends) start. Also the run from Oban to Lochgilphead can be added, which is even better.

November 24, 2005 - 4.0

Did this route twice this year and it always pleases. The road winds down all the way to the sea. Some real long bends towards Connel, that beg you to 'wind it on & hold it down'. The twisty mountain section has some great corners with passing opportunities to get round the tourists.

January 20, 2005 - 4.0

A selection of really good corners in some great scenario. Some of the route runs alongside an old Steam Railway line which is still in use and check out the bridge over Loch Creran. Recommended.