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4 Comments
Anything I say will be personally biased but it won't stop me saying it anyway! Map both by all means but the Low Route is the winner. Even though I'll probably never ride the whole thing in one go, an easier end is a blessing for various reasons. The Trail end should leave you feeling good and accomplished, not washed out and vowing never to return or encourage your mates to do it. The cafe is important. I worry about the future incomes of such places as winter sports decline and HIC (and others) seem hell bent on making holiday accommodation more difficult to find and afford in the future. Finally, if you are heading for onward travel by train from FW, you don't really want to end up there knackered, and muddy from a more challenging single track (nice though that route is). Like I said, biased but said it! Logo looks good as well; glad you avoided an eagle on a bike (you diid consider that, didn't you?)
Hi Simon, to answer the question, from my POV I'd like you to include both options, riders can decide on the day what would work best for them then. I know I'd say I want to ride the high route but maybe reality after 450 miles or so would be the easy downhill with a cafe stop. Perhaps a bit more admin for you but worth it I think.
Great job, looking at my 2025 diary & planning/scheming!
I think mapping them both seems like a good idea — maybe as 'main' and 'alternative' finishes. If I had done the whole route I'd probably opt for the easier option, I'd probably have seen enough scenery/rain/midges by that time (!) and would like a more relaxed finish, but everyone is different, and not everyone will be doing it all in one go.
Having both also gives you a hook into people who are staying in Fort William and just want a day ride (with a cafe/lunch stop) and you also get some more exposure for the whole route off the back of that.
Top route for me. Yes harder, but I’d adjust my schedule accordingly