A Cycle around Loch Trool

Site of Battle of Glen Trool, 1307. In 1307 Robert the Bruce with a few infantry let 1500 English soldiers with cavalry chase him up this south side of Glen Trool. At this point he had laid an ambush, the rest of his men rolled stones down this hillside to pitch men and horses into the loch, and followed up by attack with archers, so defeating the English

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I walked this trail last week, absolutely stunning. Happy to see you got to bike it! Must try that next time. Safe travels.