Up here in the Highlands we have had much of the sunshine experienced by the rest of the country but without so many severe thunderstorms (although we have had a few). With the forecast for today good and a free night last night I was able to organise myself to do what must be one the best commutes to work in the world. It demands an early start but the payback is worth it! Read on to find out more....



Living in Kinlochleven it is a 25 minute drive to the Corran Ferry, where I take my bike out of the car and ride for free on the short 5 minute crossing to Ardgour. Then it is a 10 mile flat cycle along the loch past working crofts and ancient woodlands with veiws back to Ben Nevis and the Mamores. Not a single vehicle past me today and I had the views and birdsong to myself. Once at Camasnagaul I was in plenty of time for the 8.15 community ferry to take me across the loch to Fort William and work. The banter on the ferry was worth the trip alone with the Skipper threatening to take change his/our plans and carry on out along the loch to the sea, stopping only to fish along the way! If only...but common sense reined and we motored across to Fort William and I continued into work.

The veiws across from Camasnagaul to Ben Nevis are great and the village hall doubles as a cafe during the day in summer. The Highland Council Rangers lead walks out to the woodlands around Camasnagaul on a regular basis. If you are in Fort William this is a great day trip.

I'll cycle back tonight - if time is on my side I'll stop at the Ardgour Inn whilst waiting for the ferry.