In reply to Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com:
> Having done the northern approach the other day (and knowing the southern one already) I'd say this is most definitely correct. Reckon on at least 3hrs on foot from either direction.
Probably correct on approach times but for me the great advantage of most approaches with a bike is the speed of the return.
I have covered the ground but not timed it, 2.5 to 3 hours back north? 1.5 back south?