Day 11 Corran Ferry to Loch Ness YH

The day started really well with a free ferry crossing to the North shore, and a delightful ride along the shore for 11 miles to reach the wee passenger ferry at Camusnagau back to Fort William on the south side. We cycled through rhodedendrons in full flower near the lodges, and past lovely bays along the coast, and all with the minimum of effort. We had ascertained that the ferry left at 1015, and we arrived with 10 minutes to spare. This ferry was a small cabin cruiser, and they were happy to accept Mark's bus pass for himself, but not for his bike.

Failed to find the cycle path out of the Fort, until we headed off the main road and found a strange bridge over the river Lochy that proved to be part of the Great Glen Way, so we followed the route to the Neptune's Staircase locks on the Caledonian canal. After watching a boat descend a lock, we set off again on the minor road on te NW side of the canal. With fine views over the canal, to Ben Nevis, this was another luxurious ride, and it didn't strain the knees too much.

Eventually the road ran out, and we were on forestry road, a bit lumpy. We sat down for an impromptu lunch of dried fruit overlooking the loch. The sun was by now blazing hot, and the hills to the south were lit up against the blue sky.

After an hour of bumping along, with mouth firmly shut to keep out some little flies, we were back on tarred road, and later we met the A82 again. It was not as busy here as yesterday at Corran, and we motored along on really easy roads to reach Fort Augustus for a late lunch in the sun and a short ride on to the YH at Alltsigh with some extra shopping for tea.

Weather hot and sunny all day.
Data:
Distance 55 miles
Ride Time 4hrs 0 mins
Avg Sp 13.2
Total 844 miles

A nice relaxing day in fantastic scenery and exceptional weather.

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