Day 8/9/10- Scotland so far
Day 8- 98.99 miles- 8hrs 41mins, average speed
11.38
South Scotland to Androssa Ferry terminal
Involved going through Dumfries and going on the
A76, was quite difficult at times. Tried to get
to the ferry terminal in time for the half 8
crossing, only to realize that it only ran on a
friday. Camped in a caravan park nearby on the
sneaky.
Day 9- 80.85 miles- 7hrs 36mins, average speed
10.62
Isles of Arran to Oban
Isles of Arran- amazing! Got my new top speed
there as well, 35mph. Ferry crossing was cool and
the islands really scenic. Road to Oban (A816)
was bit dodgy at times; very bendy, windy and
busy. Managed to get to Oban in time to see a
boring game of football by the English and a
hostile bunch of Scottish people booing whenever
England got the ball. Slept in another caravan
park on the sneaky :s.
Day 10- 59.12 miles- 5hrs 51mins, average speed
10.09
Oban to Fort William
Bit of a bad day, legs felt really bad. Train
doesnt leave until Wednesday, so i figured I
might as well take it slow rather than get there
too early. Saying that, I will aim to do the
remaining 175 miles in two days, to be done by
monday night. Bikes still ok but I can tell its
getting to the point of needing a service,
something its never had. Seeing more JOGLEs on
the way up, I’m so glad I started south, the
scenery and epicness of Scotland has made the
last few days all the more better. Camping in a
field in the middle of no where.
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