Looking back towards Ben Nevis from Ardgour

Setting out from Fort William I took the A82, then went left on the A830 signed to Mallaig (on the Road to the Isles) Rathad nan Eilean. Although these are main roads and carry quite a bit of traffic they are wide and straight, so are good to cycle on. Following the side of Loch Eil I cycled west around the loch. Just after Kinlocheil I took a right, going back east down the A861 – a beautiful single-track road that takes in the other side of Locheil with views back across to Ben Nevis. I didn't have time to hang about to admire the views too long though as I was aiming for the 17.15 ferry back from Camusnagaul to Fort William.

Keep your eyes peeled, as you come into Camusnagaul, the ferry is only a passenger ferry and leaves from a small jetty on your left. If you get to Trislaig you have gone too far!

This is a great outing if you don’t have all day but want to get out. The whole round trip took me just over two hours, but allow longer if you want to dawdle. And with the views that you get of the hills to the east on a day like this, then why not?

Arriving back into Fort William on the ferry

Call the Corran Ferry Manager on 01855 841243 during office hours to check ferry times as the license to operate the ferry is about to go out to tender and times could change. The ferry is also due a refit so there will be a replacement bus service for some of the autumn. - Anna

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