A bit of a transition day, as we only had to do ~80km with no real climbing. Rain was on the menu though, but we started off with a little bit of sun.

We rode along a busier than usual road for a while, although the drivers were patient and courteous for the most part. I could catch glimpses of snow on the higher part of the hills that rose up on both sides of the road.

There were a few short rain showers along the way, with the sun threatening to break out in between them. With a short day such as this, it wasn’t long before we reached the finish in Fort William.

Overall, a pleasant day on the bike, and now we have a rest day ahead of us. Perhaps there will be a visit to the Ben Nevis distillery.

The sun kind of broke out when we started the ride
Green fields and hills along the road
Gatelodge, a rental accommodation, is situated by the main entrance to Ardverikie on the banks of the River Pattack
The Laggan Dam on the Cruaidh Allt
Another view of the Laggan Dam
Some nice cabins overlooking the River Lochy
One of the locks of Neptune’s Staircase, on the Caledonian Canal in Banavie
Boats and distant rain on the Loch Linnhe

Posted: June 4, 2026 by

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