STAY

Cruachan Hotel There is lots of choice in Fort William. We’ve stayed at the comfortable, affordable Cruachan Hotel. It’s an easy walk into the middle of town for dinner if you don’t want to eat in the hotel restaurant. www.cruachanhotel.co.uk

SEE

Commando Memorial A short stop just by the side of the route, outside Spean Bridge. This monument has Ben Nevis providing the most atmospheric background. On a long ride like this, a quick-to-visit attraction is a welcome break.

SEE

Eilean Donan castle Worth a stop for a cuppa but the castle is also worth a look round. Intriguing in its own right, it was the ancestral home of Clan Macleod from the 1986 film, Highlander.