Off we go again on the road to Fort Augustus. Crossing the bridge at Onich proved interesting. It suddenly became amazingly windy and I was worried that I would be blown of my bike and then suddenly my hat was blown off . Alison had made a cord with a crocodile clip to prevent me loosing my hat, if such an event should occur and my hat flew out like a kite on a string and I was able to retrieve it again! It was just like being a kid again where your gloves are connected to each other by a piece of cord so you don't loose them. Eventually Fort William was reached along a rather busy main road. There is not much to see there so I hurried on and eventually found myself on a minor road to the north side of the Great Glen. This in contrast was narrow with passing places not that I saw many cars. It hugs the shore of Loch Lochy and then comes to an abrupt end. You then take what is called a forest trial through Clunes Forest for about 7 miles. This was something else, undulating, ever so bumpy, and full of swarms of midges. They were in your face and you could not stop in case your were eaten alive. After what seemed like an eternity I emerged out of the forest and arrived thankfully at Fort Augustus. A pleasant spot with good pubs and a beautiful backdrop of Lochs and mountains, just perfect!
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