21 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
I actually tried to have some down time - but only after a tour of the Glasgow City Hall - with its impressive marble staircase, marble, alabaster and wood interiors, mosaic flooring and huge rooms.Baca lagi
ScotlandArgyll and ButeArrochar56°12’0” N 4°44’45” W
22 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Brilliant day back on the bike!
A late 10.30 start - hoping the overnight rain would ease - and it did - clearing to to fine day.
Navigation out of Glasgow was fairly simply - and we basicallyBaca lagi
ScotlandArgyll and ButeDalmally56°24’9” N 4°58’15” W 23 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Overnight rain cleared to a fine morning. As expected we were on the main 'A' road - quite a lot of traffic - so some discussion about 4kms into the route as to whether we should try a forest roadBaca lagi
I'm becoming envious. I'd prefer driving or motorcycle though! Stunning...Patti [Patti]
24 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Bracing 6°C start with clear blue skies and mist rising from the River Orchy made the first 20km very scenic.
As we get further north in Scotland, there are fewer road options so again we were on anBaca lagi
ScotlandInverness-shireFort WilliamFort William Railway Station56°49’11” N 5°6’22” W 25 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
And the weather changed! Rain and drizzle all day.
Fortunately it was a short 40km ride - but then we had to wait until 5pm before we could check in at the Fort William Backpackers hostel.
TryingBaca lagi
ScotlandHighlandFort Augustus57°8’39” N 4°40’48” W
26 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
A scenic ride along the Caledonian canal and Loch Lochy & Loch Oich leading to the southern end of Loch Ness.
Dodged rain showers throughout the day, but a very pleasant (mostly flat) dirt/gravelBaca lagi
ScotlandHighlandInvernessRiver Ness57°28’44” N 4°14’1” W
27 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
And just for something different - a 10km climb to start the day.
The route followed one of General Wade's military roads, built mid 18th century, by the British Government to control the areasBaca lagi
ScotlandHighlandInvernessRiver Ness57°28’44” N 4°14’1” W
28 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Inverness is small - only 47,000 population. Interesting stone and gothic style buildings.
Finally spotted a random piper - busking in the mall. Whiled away some time in the most fabulous secondBaca lagi
ScotlandHighlandTain57°48’42” N 4°3’14” W
29 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Once out of Inverness and over the Kessock Bridge it was a lovely cycle along the northern shore of Beauly Firth then Cromarty Firth. Lots of cattle, sheep & productive farmland with the countrysideBaca lagi
ScotlandHighlandAltnaharra58°16’52” N 4°26’34” W
30 September 2022, Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A wet, wet, wet day of traditional Scottish weather made it tough going although we were fortunate to have light semi favorable winds in the morning.
Skirted around Dornoch Firth and then got a mistyBaca lagi
OMG you are still biking. Holy Smokes. I didn't think you were gone for this long. Yes you just might need some massages when you get home All the Best. Patti..... [Patti]