west coast Scotland cycle trip

[flyingfifi]

Hi im off in the second week in june to do my tour of west coast of Scotland .cycling from my home to queen street station to get the train to fort William, so my first night in fort William under the stars camping starting in morning going from fort William to Ardnamurchan then getting a ferry to isle of mull staying on second night then isle of mull to Lochgilphead third night ,then from Lochgilphead getting ferry to Lochranza on isle of arran fourth night ,next day all day on arran next day back ferry to Campbelltown then go around mull of kintyre back to arran fifth night next day a rest for my wee legs maybe go sight seeing more arran on last day before going home getting ferry at brodick to Ardrossan maybe cycle back or get the trsin wait and see first what weather like so i,ve promise Pat "5mph" and my mum i make contact well try to every nite as its my first time in 21 years on my own and the nerves are kicking in xx

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Check in here every night so we know you are safe: if you need rescued there's bound to be a cycle chatter near you ready to offer assistance

 

[Pikey]

Hi im off in the second week in june to do my tour of west coast of Scotland .cycling from my home to queen street station to get the train to fort William, so my first night in fort William under the stars camping starting in morning going from fort William to Ardnamurchan then getting a ferry to isle of mull staying on second night then isle of mull to Lochgilphead third night ,then from Lochgilphead getting ferry to Lochranza on isle of arran fourth night ,next day all day on arran next day back ferry to Campbelltown then go around mull of kintyre back to arran fifth night next day a rest for my wee legs maybe go sight seeing more arran on last day before going home getting ferry at brodick to Ardrossan maybe cycle back or get the trsin wait and see first what weather like so i,ve promise Pat "5mph" and my mum i make contact well try to every nite as its my first time in 21 years on my first own xx

That is going to be a freaking lovely trip.
I'm Proper jealous

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Talking to a guard on the Oban line yesterday about bikes on train, I was told always to prebook your bike on the west coast lines, I assume you know?(disregard if you do)
I found out that advance singles for Queen St to Fort Bill etc can be had for a very reasonable price but have to be booked early.
Its making me think too

 

[Crackle]

That first day is a toughie but a wonderful ride.

 

[ColinJ]

Check in here every night so we know you are safe: if you need rescued there's bound to be a cycle chatter near you ready to offer assistance

There weren't many to be seen when I rode out in that direction from Fort William last September ...

Very nice though!

 

[Big T]

I've just returned from a similar tour but in reverse. We drove to ardrossan, left the car there, caught ferry to Arran, cycled to Lochranza, ferry to Kintyre, rode across the peninsula, ferry to Islay, day on Islay, ferry to Jura, Ferry to tayvallich, rode to Lochgilphead, then follow NCN up Loch Awe, then to Oban, ferry to Mull, cycle to Iona, then back to Tobermory, ferry to klichoan, cycle to Glenuig, then train back via Fort Bill from Lochailort to Queen St and another train to Ardrossan. Weather not too bad, still a bit cold, windy on the islands and some rain. Fantastic scenery especially on Islay and Mull.

We didn't pre-book spaces on the train, but bagged the last 2 (capacity is 6). Luckily, the midges hadn't yet hatched out. Hope it's the same for you!

 

[flyingfifi]

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Talking to a guard on the Oban line yesterday about bikes on train, I was told always to prebook your bike on the west coast lines, I assume you know?(disregard if you do)
I found out that advance singles for Queen St to Fort Bill etc can be had for a very reasonable price but have to be booked early.
Its making me think too

I,ve already booked my space on the train but now thay might a strike on the lines now

Bobby Mhor, post: 3716610, member: 33799"]Talking to a guard on the Oban line yesterday about bikes on train, I was told always to prebook your bike on the west coast lines, I assume you know?(disregard if you do)
I found out that advance singles for Queen St to Fort Bill etc can be had for a very reasonable price but have to be booked early.
Its making me think too[/QUOTE]
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Talking to a guard on the Oban line yesterday about bikes on train, I was told always to prebook your bike on the west coast lines, I assume you know?(disregard if you do)
I found out that advance singles for Queen St to Fort Bill etc can be had for a very reasonable price but have to be booked early.
Its making me think too

 

[flyingfifi]

I've just returned from a similar tour but in reverse. We drove to ardrossan, left the car there, caught ferry to Arran, cycled to Lochranza, ferry to Kintyre, rode across the peninsula, ferry to Islay, day on Islay, ferry to Jura, Ferry to tayvallich, rode to Lochgilphead, then follow NCN up Loch Awe, then to Oban, ferry to Mull, cycle to Iona, then back to Tobermory, ferry to klichoan, cycle to Glenuig, then train back via Fort Bill from Lochailort to Queen St and another train to Ardrossan. Weather not too bad, still a bit cold, windy on the islands and some rain. Fantastic scenery especially on Islay and Mull.

We didn't pre-book spaces on the train, but bagged the last 2 (capacity is 6). Luckily, the midges hadn't yet hatched out. Hope it's the same for you!

What are the roads like

 

[Pat "5mph"]

There weren't many to be seen when I rode out in that direction from Fort William last September ...

Aye, but you didn't know the secret code to invoke them

 

[flyingfifi]

Aye, but you didn't know the secret code to invoke them

im lost here

 

[Pat "5mph"]

im lost here

The secret code is: "Heeeelp!!!!"

 

[flyingfifi]

The secret code is: "Heeeelp!!!!"

 

[Pikey]

Midges - avon skin so soft ftw.
Best thing I ever bought for both my Scottish cycling trips.

Plus I look ten years younger now too

 

[mcshroom]

Lovely cycling countryside up there

I'm heading for a tour round from Lairg to that sort of area in September/October with a friend and can't wait.