Oban

Oban-The long way round Sept 2020 
Normally we would travel to Oban via Inveraray or Tyndrum. This webpage shows our journey via Glencoe.
We start the normal way by driving along the Bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Passed the grandeur of Ben Lomond. 

Ben Lomond

Turn right at the Tarbet hotel. Sadly closed.If you would like to stretch your legs in the village there is a large carpark and a chance to see right down Loch Lomond. Stunning views  

Crianlarich

Moving on -you pass the Ardlui hotel. This is at the top of the Loch.
Then on to Inverarnan .We pass the famous Drovers inn.Famed for having haunted rooms. 

Tyndrum

We leave Loch Lomond and start climbing. You really feel you are in the highlands now.We pass bye Tyndrum and the bikers stop.The Green Welly. One of our favourite places is next up. Bridge of Orchy.Lovely walks here.The West Highland way passes through here. Long distance walk.

Bridge of Orchy

We travel northwards to the wild Rannoch moor. Barren land with small ponds of water. High mountains in the back ground. 

Rannoch moor

Driving on Glencoe

We stopped at the Kingshouse Glencoe for lunch. Wonderful setting.
​Glencoe is one of the most beutiful valleys in the world.I have spent many happy days here.

Glencoe valley

From Glencoe we travel along the banks of Loch Leven
​to the Ballachulish bridge. We drive on. You would cross the bridge for the road to Fort William.

After a short drive we start heading south.Along the stunning Loch Linnhe. We stopped to view the castle on an Island.Castle Stalker
4th-century castle in loch islet.

Connel Bridge

We drive on and over the Connel bridge.Follow the A85 in to Oban.

Oban

This route takes longer but the Scenery is amazing. 
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