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 ๐๏ธ Following the Gairn river through the Glanavon estate โฆ โฆ topped a pleasant day (not long ๐) riding with an awesome wildcamp at Corndavon lodge. No posh lodge, just ruins. Every property…
Enochdhu to Devils Elbow Woke to the bliss of a very still misty start ๐ Again, more climbing to Upper Lunch hut for the customary coffee break. Not a full bothy as more of a shelter. No fireplace or bed lofts. Couldn’t find Lower Lunch hut ๐ … โฆ out of the shelter &…
Balnespick to Glen Tromie Straight out into pine forests & lovely trails with the early sun peaking through ๐ As of Boat of Garten I’m officially on Markus Stitz @reizkultur Cairngorms Loop ๐ โฆ โฆ down Glen Tromie with an undulating track & the river Tromie to my right. Spotted my first bothy so…
Fort Augustus to Inverfarigaig A few kms into Fort Augustus for a cafe (Spar) & crap pie (tis not Oz ๐ฆ๐บ) Caught up with the Glen Way hikers, then back onto the route with an immediate photo looking up Loch Ness. I only saw a ๐ฆ This was then the start of an never…
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 & โฆ โฆ a few days rest (accommodation ๐ซฃ) 9km out of town at the Nevis MTB downhill trails range ๐ต Rest Days Nevis…