Skinny goes Touring. Bike and gear.

Day 8 is particularly striking: the route from Glasgow to Ft William is lovely, full of lakes and winding roads. The kind of place you should enjoy instead of rushing through (Glen Coe is probably the highlight of that route and it's likely you'll get there when there's little daylight left).

ps — nice trip!

Lochs, not lakes.

the A82 out of glasgow is not the best cycling route. Glen Coe is awesome though. An alternative is taking a ferry to Dunoon and following one of the routes along the west coast up to Loch Leven. Much quieter and fantastic views out to the islands.

I guess if you are wanting to get into the highlands quickly then it's ok but I would definitely try to pass through Glen Coe before dark. Head for the Clachaig Inn!

Any trip to Scotland should mandate a visit to Loch Lomond, especially in late autumn when the colours will be astounding, and avoiding the A82 out of Glasgow is pretty straightforward. They've made huge improvements to the loch side road, including dedicated cycle paths, and there will be less traffic in October/November. Most of the traffic heads across to Arrochar at Tarbert anyway. Although that route itself is worth considering, Arrochar is a hidden gem in terms of scenery, and the climb up to the Rest and Be Thankful is beautiful.

Dunoon is a shit hole and best avoided.

Day 8a you are going to go on my dad's ferry.

Do 8a not 8. Will be more scenic.

See above.