Coming home from Glasgow had a quick run over the Mennock and Dalveen passes. Dalveen one of the best three or four roads in the country.
The Leon in all its glory.
Road A702 Dalveen Pass
Start: Elvanfoot
Finish: Carronbridge
Road Width: Wide
Distance: 18 Miles
Road Info:
This road, that forms the Dalveen Pass, is simply one of the best roads in the country. The run out of Elvanfoot consists of endless wide sweeping corners, full of camber, visibility and a decent enough surface. Crossing the summit, the road then changes scenery, clinging to the side of Well Hill as it descends into the valley. Despite the lack of hairpins, the decent is almost alpine, and is certainly nice and quick. The Dalveen pass is an absolutely awesome road, and in my eyes, the best in the region.
Road B797 The Mennock Pass
Start: Mennock
Finish: Abington
Road Width: Medium (centre lines)
Distance: 15 Miles
Road Info:
One of three chances to cross the Lowther Hills, (the others being The Dalveen Pass and the B740) the Mennock Pass is a great road. The climb between Stood Hill and Thirstaine Hill follows a great valley with a real feeling of wilderness. Beyond the summit the road is never straight, following a small stream and cutting through the rugged rocky scenery. The surface is mostly good; however there are a couple of dodgy sections with broken surfaces.
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