Thursday 5 June 2008

Day 12: Connel to Invermoriston

Cycling total: 83.5miles
Av speed: 12.14mph

Woke up to a stunning morning in Connel and set off (after a hearty breakfast served by Ross) in the sunshine over the Connel bridge. It was an awesome ride around Loch Linhey and Ballachulish and before we knew it we were 30 miles to the good and cruising with the wind at our backs. We reached the Corran ferry with the aim of crossing the loch to have a better view of Ben Nevis. We got to the other side and discovered that the return ferry left in 35 mins, just over 10 miles away! There was only one thing to do, just go for it!

We just made it, luckily because the Captain of the boat had stopped to chat with someone. A quick crossing to Fort William with more amazing views of Ben Nevis before lunch in the sun and a quick look around the town. Then onwards to Invergarry, just before Nick's tyre began to buckle and he had to head back to Fort William. Paddy and I continued on towards the Caledonian Canal which we cycled for the last 5 miles into Fort Augustus where we waited for Nick over a couple of pints.

Nick then arrived with his bike as good as new and we hot-footed it the last 6 miles to Invermoriston on the shores of Loch Ness. We found a guy willing to serve us some food still as it was really late, almost 8.30pm.

A good pie and couple of pies later, we bypassed the vibrant nightlife of Invermoriston and headed to bed.

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