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I just finished it this afternoon. Glasgow to Inverness which is the better direction.
Took 5 days because I like adding detours to stay in special bothies. You could do it in 3 but what’s the point?
Make sure to hit Glen Lyon Post Office Cafe and Rannoch Station Tearoom whilst they’re open, they were the best hot food stops by far.
You’ll be happiest on a rigid MTB or hardtail. Pic attached is the hills above Fort Augustus under Correyairack Pass. Up the top was extremely snowy and we enjoyed a sub-zero night.
The route itself is quite logical and I didn’t have many complaints. Comparing it to the HT550 it’s significantly easier and that’s reflected in the much higher volume of riders you’ll see.
I took the sleeper train to Glasgow to save one days’ travelling, it’s a piece of cake and the bike carrying facilities are amazing but it’s pricey for a room and the seat only option is crap.