Lodging between Glasgow and Inverness

[Edwardoka]

Best of luck and enjoy Lewis (take yourself to Harris whilst you are there then ferry from Tarbet to Uig, Skye then to Inverness)
AND if not roughing it, book ahead....advised.

I'd also second this - as a bare minimum, go down to Harris, it's very good. I particularly like the golden road, though that is further south than where Bobby's route would take you.

I've never been to Skye but have heard that it's apparently stunning. If you do go via Skye and Inverness, I'd recommend doing some of the amazing roads in Wester Ross around Shieldaig and Torridon (and the mighty Bealach na ba )

I have done the entire Outer Hebrides going south to north, and another option instead of Skye if time is not an issue would be to ride down through Harris, cross over to North Uist, go south down the Uists and get the ferry to Oban (either from Lochboisdale on South Uist or Castlebay on Barra); there's a direct train from Oban to Glasgow.

 

[User6179]

At this point we are planning to go on NCN7 unless we receive enough recommendations for a different route. We don't know alot about Scotland. Mainly, we want to see the Highlands. Regarding experience and abilities, my son rode across the USA solo last year, so obviously this will be easy for him. I am more of a bicycle commuter and haven't done many long rides in quite awhile. But, I am in shape for a 64 year old and plan to do many training rides between now and May.
We really like the idea of being spontaneous and not being restricted by lodging reservations, but if the majority think that this is foolish and reservations are strongly recommended, we will do that.
I should add that we have plenty of time, we will not be in any rush.

I was going too suggest a route that skirts the West Highland Way from Glasgow to Fort William which would allow you to use a Luggage transfer service (you would also need to book accommodation in advance) but I think the route you have chose is better traffic wise, still worth considering if you don't want to carry all your gear.

 

[theloafer]

places we stayed at on our lochs and glens ride last year ...

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport ... very helpful staff even put our bikes in the conference room
https://www.robroyhotel.co.uk ... good food and beer
https://www.lochearnhead-hotel.com great views and food also
http://www.woodburnhouse.co.uk/ ... and about 5 mins walk is a great family run bar and restaurant
http://www.pitlochry-scotland.co.uk/pitlochry-restaurants/pitlochry-pub/drummonds-pitlochry/
https://www.dowerhousenewtonmore.com/ this was by far the best of the trip
http://www.westbourne.org.uk/ .... (cyclists b+b) run by a great couple very helpful re places to eat even booked our evening meal as we were getting showered as we had arrived late

and as @Edwardoka says Bealach na Ba is a must do ride It is my top ride
https://www.scotlandinfo.eu/applecross-bealach-na-ba-shieldaig/

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Can I stress that if you want to take the train from Inverness back to Glasgow bike booking is essential?
Print it if you can, to show the attendant.
We had booked our places, 4 of us, then at the station two other cyclists were going to board, saying they had booked.
But we had our printed confirmation, they had not.
Probably telling fibs as 4 bike places were all what was available on one train.
If you cannot book bike spaces online when you buy your tickets, phone the number on the site provided for bike booking, they will send you a confirmation email.