Day 40 Glenborrodale. - Corran. 32.05 miles
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| My bike needs a service! |
Thank you Jenny and Dave for hosting me in your lovely home. There is a lovely view across the sea to Mull and Tobermory lighthouse. Having been to Ardnamurchan and being so close to Mull I would have loved to have gone home.
After a good breakfast which included grape juice pressed from home grown grapes and was delicious, I reloaded my bike. I was reluctant to start as I had to retrace my route back to Corran so I knew exactly what lay ahead. Sixteen miles of single track roller coaster road followed by a long drag through the glen. The forecast was for rain and easterly winds that I would have to cycle into.
My plan was to cycle as far as Strontian where I knew there was a café. But after only a few miles on the hilly single track road and the wind against me my hip was complaining. There always seemed to be a car coming towards every time I came down a hill where hoped for some momentum up the next hill, so again a lot of pushing was involved. When I got to Salen Jetty Shop I stopped for coffee. I'm glad I did, I had a cappuccino made with almond milk, and it was the best coffee I have had for ages!
Once refreshed I continued to Strontian another eight miles of hills and wind, and a plan was forming in my head to stop there for the night. After a cup of tea and a bowl of chips I went into the tourist information centre and booked a bed at Corran bunkhouse for the night, which gave me the incentive to cycle the next 12 miles through the glen. The road was very exposed so I could feel the full force of the wind, but the climb was gradual and once in a low gear I made slow progress without having to push. At least the promised rain was holding off. Going down the hill was equally as difficult l was still having to pedal hard, but at least I was now travelling at the great speed of 6 miles an hour.
It was with great relief when I arrived at Corran ferry and the bunkhouse was just across the Loch.
Hope the rain kept off for you today Mally. Been thinking of you whilst working and getting soaked in the rain today, we had very heavy and prolonged rain showers - still at least I get paid to work in the rain!!! Hope tomorrow is better for you. You are making great progress :-) xx
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