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…
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…
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…
Torran Bay to Taynuilt Big day on some serious climbs following Loch Awe. The ‘Roo Dog‘ has his climbing legs back ๐ต A few hrs in had to take in a huge breakfast wrap. That’s dinner sorted too ๐ Scenery never fails to deliver ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ 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 ๐ซฃ 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 โบ As on a very very…