Coulport military road
2nd May 2005

Built by the MOD as a land route to Coulport naval base on Loch Long, this road is now open to the public, though subject to its own bylaws (enforced by MOD police). Because I was driving toward the afternoon sun, many of these are somewhat marred by reflections of the dashboard - sorry about that.

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The route begins at Wistlefield, at this roundabout with a gated through-route
The route begins at Wistlefield, at this roundabout with a gated through-route
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This sign informs us that it's MOD property and law enforcement is by military police
This sign informs us that it's MOD property and law enforcement is by military police
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"Bylaws Apply", along with the bylaws - in print too small to read without stopping on the Clearway...
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Junction ahead
Junction ahead
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The junction is an access to some MOD property
The junction is an access to some MOD property
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In cutting
In cutting
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The top of the initial ascent (approx 140m altitude)
The top of the initial ascent (approx 140m altitude)
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Coming around the side of Cnoc na h-Airigh, we catch a glimpse of Gare Loch on the left
Coming around the side of Cnoc na h-Airigh, we catch a glimpse of Gare Loch on the left
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"Gritting vehicles turning" - at the salt depot on the right
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Blind summit warning
Blind summit warning
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A long stretch of double white lines
A long stretch of double white lines
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White lines end ahead; Maol Riabhach beyond
White lines end ahead; Maol Riabhach beyond
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Escape lane ¼ mile
Escape lane ¼ mile
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"Accident blackspot", "All H.G.V.s must engage low gear now"
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Start of the descent to Loch Long
Start of the descent to Loch Long
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