Great Glen Archives

Leicester Short Ride – SCCC Club Weekend Sneek-Peek

21 July 2017 Sarah

On Sunday Jim and I set out to recce the Leicester Short Ride for the SCCC Club Weekend in September. The two Andy’s went off to recce the longer ride. We left Leicester University Halls car park and headed out towards Leicester Airport. Our route took us through Stoughton. Passing close to Leicester Airport. There was a steep climb, which Jim decided required closer inspection on foot. We stopped for a quick cuppa at Dolly’s Tea Rooms in Great Glen….

E2E Day 20 – Loch Ness to Inverness

28 May 2012 Sarah

E2E Day 20. Today an intrepid band of 8 set out on a scenic route to Inverness. We went back to Fort Augustus (about 9 miles) then round the other side of Loch Ness. This took us up a steep hill that seemed to go on forever! We stopped by Loch Tarff for a bit of a rest. There was then so more climbing but there were some great views from the summit. Lunch was at the Waterfall Cafe by…

E2E Day 19 – Glen Nevis to Loch Ness

27 May 2012 Sarah

E2E Day 19. The Glen Nevis Youth Hostel was at the bottom of Ben Nevis. The view of it from the door was great, although there were quite a number of midges flying around this morning! We set off and went back to Fort William and then set off down the Great Glen. Initially along the canal, through the forest (which was lovely and cool due to the shade from the trees). We then went along the main road for…