After my cycle journey up the Caledonian Way and around the Cairngorms in 2023, I settled in for 12 months near Fort William. One thing I’m certain of, it ain’t going to be warm! Fort William is a tourist attraction due to Ben Nevis, but sadly is a bit of a grubby town ……
Ballater to Corndavon Lodge Rest day done & all too quick. Back into back country mode. The best way to be 🏕️ Following the Gairn river through the Glanavon estate … … topped a pleasant day (not long 😊) riding with an awesome wildcamp at Corndavon lodge. No posh lodge, just ruins. Every property…
Balnespick to Glen Tromie Straight out into pine forests & lovely trails with the early sun peaking through 😀 As of Boat of Garten I’m officially on Markus Stitz @reizkultur Cairngorms Loop 🔄 … … down Glen Tromie with an undulating track & the river Tromie to my right. Spotted my first bothy so…
Aryhoulan to Nevis Range After my fabulous & nearly midge free wildcamp (slightly breezy) it’s a very pleasant 14kms to the Highlands ferry back across the loch to Fort William & … … a few days rest (accommodation 🫣) 9km out of town at the Nevis MTB downhill trails range 🚵 Rest Days Nevis…
Torran Bay to Taynuilt Big day on some serious climbs following Loch Awe. The ‘Roo Dog‘ has his climbing legs back 🚵 A few hrs in had to take in a huge breakfast wrap. That’s dinner sorted too 😋 Scenery never fails to deliver 🏴 Pulled bike & gear onto high ground from the…
Torintuck to Larach na Gaibhre Wildcamp spot in the morning with low cloud and no breeze get that midge net on 🫣 Early lunch outside a wee gin bar (closed Monday’s) #fujix100t … … nailed a beauty wildcamp spot (early) on the shoreline. I couldn’t cycle past it ⛺ As on a very very…