Ardrossan to Inveraray = 62 miles

I woke this morning and would you credit it the weather was dry! Cold though in a northern breezy sort of way that us softy southerners are not use to! I made my way very easily up the coast road that heads via Largs to Gourock to catch the ferry that goes to Hunter's key near Dunoon. A ferry had just arrived so I pushed my bike onto it and enjoyed the 20 minute trip, ignoring the safety procedures as with my swimming ability I would be a goner if it sunk! Off I got at Hunters Key and started the 40 mile journey to Inveraray. In just a ferry crossing everything had changed, we were now in some very wild countryside. I cycled mile after mile through the mountains not seeing very many people and eventually arrived on the opposite side of the Loch to Inveraray. It was a mile and a half away if I could have only ridden on water! Instead I had to go all the way around the loch a journey of 18 miles! On the way however I saw my first dead Pine Martin who was not careful crossing the road! After checking into my B&B had a meal at The George Hotel which was excellent!