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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:
- https://www.komoot.com/collection/991093/-the-caledonia-way
- https://www.komoot.com/collection/919804/cycling-coast-to-coast-through-the-scottish-wilds-caledonia-way
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 :)
- https://www.komoot.com/collection/991093/-the-caledonia-way
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Ha nice. I wanted something more touring-esque than my canti Kepler so this really fits the bill.
The bag’s actually a Wizard Works I got from Seabass Cycles last year!
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Really enjoying my Space Horse - picked up the frame from @NishinomiyaUK a coupe of weeks ago and this is the rough first draft. Super comfy and plush ride. For now it just needs a more upright stem and non-up cycled bar tape to tidy it up
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Super nice older Thorn Club Tour frameset for £300:
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Sold, thanks @TooTallTim!
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Almost - it’s frameset, wheels, tyres, cassette and brakes. So no derailleurs or shifters. I might have some other parts so feel free to PM with any questions
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Final price: £100 for frameset, wheels, cassette, tyres, brakes
https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-pictish-trail/
Has anyone come across this? Looks ideal for a gravel bike/rigid bike and could potentially be broken down into a shorter route from Edinburgh to Inverness (or the other way) to make it a more manageable trip