Day 17

Once again the weather continues to baffle. Another forecast of bad weather but after a slightly drizzly start the day was a real treat, and just as well because we cycled through the dramatic highland scenery of Glencoe.

Route finding was straightforward - follow the A82 to Fort William, not because we don't have time to meander the smaller by-ways, but because there aren't any. Our route took us north to Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy and across Rannoch Moor. After a long Tourmalet - like climb (in as much as it was a climb) we came across a car park with great panoramic views, and a piper.

The road swept northwestwards in a roller coaster ride of long gradual climbs and descents, and then we got to the famous Glencoe. It didn't disapoint. Probably the best ride of LeJog so far took us between towering mountains, with tops peeping out between the clouds that scuttled past in the strong breeze. Blue skies and sunshine for most of the time were a completely unexpected bonus. It was so good to see this highland scenery in such perfect conditions, with big fluffy clouds casting dramatic shadows onto the steep slopes. We met up with Mum and Sarah at the Glencoe visitor centre, after 32 miles, and had a bite of lunch. We buzzed along beautifully slick tarmac for the rest of the ride, another 22 miles through Ballachulish, Onich, Corran and onto Fort William. We checked into the youth hostel while Mum and Sarah settled into the Caravan site just down the road. All of a sudden we realised we were only 4 days away from finishing this adventure.....we just might do it!!