At last I have reached coverage for internet access.
We left Inverness via the Caledonian Canal and started on beautifully tarmacked footpath which turned into a overgrown track for over 30 minutes before braving the A82 besides the Loch Ness an undulating taxing ride with a couple of coffee breaks until we got lovely Fort Augustus for a hearty lunch and a pint besides the locks of the Caledonian Canal amazing that they could pass ocean ships. Along the canal we saw various swing bridges operating and no much after Loch Oich the took the forest path instead of the A82.
This was rather more rugged and hilly than expected and after about 20Km before we could rejoin the canal. We then finished the last two hours under the pouring rain.
We arrived at Fort William after 69 miles (109Km)tired and very wet after diner we to bed early.
The following mourning Wednesday we had late start to get my broken Brooks saddle replaced as the bike shop was not open until 9:00am. We set off about 9:30 from Fort Wlliam under the cover of rain along the A82 coast road which we followed besides Loch Linnhe to Ballachullsh and Loch Leven.
We had a steady rise and some rare sun through the Pass of Glencoe which help the 300m climb. Had lunch in a hotel in the middle of nowhere and then set off into a headwind with cold driving rain across Rannoch Moor and did not subside until we came downhill Tyndrum. We arrived at YHA in Crianlarich under the the pouring rain.
This was again another gruelling day of 55 miles and bedtime was early.
We set off early this morning, Thursday, under a light drizzle on the A82 and for a few miles had a steady climb and then all downhill we made the first 20Km in one hour after which the easiest start. The rest of the trip was a dream even the sun came out for most of the time and we got bottom of Loch Lomond in very good time and had picnic lunch in Duck Bay.
We picked up a most pleasant cycle route than took us into the heart of Glasgow following the river, canal and disused railway line, Sustran route 7.
Booked into very Posh YHA early, arrived a 2:50pm compared to other two previous days was after 6:00pm
Hello Uncle Savvy, we are very proud of you. It must be very hard and tiring. Make sure you eat well to keep your energy up. Did you see the lochness monster?
ReplyDeleteLots of love Emma and Jessica
Splendid spot of peddling. I travelled the route by car not more than two weeks ago. Absolutely effortless. Let me know when you venture near Penrith!
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