Day 7 - Friday 28th May

From dumbarton took the A814 bypassing the main A82. Following the coastline around, passing the Trident submarine base with their neighbors, Green Peace camp on their doorstep. Excellent early morning ride rejoining the A82 at Carbet following the shores of Loch Lormond. The rain starts and then the sun is out and then the rain and that sets the pattern for the rest of the day.

Its a long route through the remotest part of the Highlands but with stunning views all around this is why I choose this section as opposed to the shorter more direct A9 route. On reaching the highest point at Glen Coe ski area the rain turns to sleet and continues with heavy rain until just before reaching Fort William but I can enjoy the long descent down.

Still with 40 miles to go it becomes a hard slog but with a stop at Royal Marine Commando memorial at Spean Bridge I am reminded of the many sacrifices past and present made by our armend forces.I left feeling lucky to be able to climb back on my bike and ready to finish my long day through the most scenic part of the route so far to reach Loch Ness at 9pm were the tin-tent is ready and pitched.

Dumbarton - Loch Ness (136.26 miles)  Total - 780.41miles
Saddle Time - 09:29:35                          Total -  56:49:51
Average speed 13.4mph
Left 07.30 - 21.00
Punctures - 2
Road Rage - 1 stag, 1 deer