Day 3

Leaving the Loch Ness behind us we cycled out of Fort August and were treated to the most amazing scenery of towering mountains and still lochs (loch lochy in particular). The sun was out and cycling along the A82 was a treat and we made good pace. Always at the back of our minds amongst this journey of tranquility, was the thought of the 1000 foot climb we'd have to make after Glenn Coe. Like a big exam, we took this challenge fairly seriously and took a break at the Glen Coe visitor centre before starting the ascent. The mountain was everything it promised a slow steady painstaking climb.

After reaching 314m (sorry for the change in units but this is according to my garmin watch!) we then descended to 250m before climbing back to 350m. A pleasant descent awaited us but a third peak to 300m and a very strong wind ensured we had to continue pedalling.....