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I did see this before we set off but didn’t have time to respond. Really helpful - thanks.
We rode it from East to West. The Campbeltown to Ardrossan ferry back towards Glasgow wasn’t running so ended up cutting things short and riding from Inverness to Oban and then touring the Isle of Mull. Perfect weather and agreed on the General Wade road - that’s the second time I have ridden it and it’s certainly challenging.
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Sorry, somehow completely missed this! I actually forgot to do a proper write up but happy to answer any questions. Overall it was a lovely tour and can definitely recommend it. I ended up getting a ferry to Arran on my first night and found a really nice camping spot on the NE of the island before getting a ferry to Tarbet ( I think) and taking the route up from there. In the end I think i only lost about 15 miles off the original route though it was a shame to miss out on the distilleries in Cambletown (best whisky imo).
On the whole I reckon it's a great route to split camping with a BnB half way as I found some parts that weren't remote enough to find a good camping spot. it's also worth noting that there seem to be 2 main routes on Komoot:
I ended up using the first one mostly but the second does seem more scenic and takes you through some more historical/interesting spots, whereas the first felt more direct in moments. The first also took me to Oban, leading to the biggest and best pile of muscles you'll ever get for £5 - 100% recommended and a nice town/city to refuel before the rest of the trip - though you also get Fort William towards the end. Also one of the final days' riding up General Wade's road into the highlands was one of my favorite cycling ever - a tough climb rewarded by perfect descent to Loch Ness and met with a double rainbow!
I get that you're leaving soon but shoot me any questions you have :)