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Inspired by my first ride out of 2009 on Tuesday, I felt the urge for some big miles on the ‘bike yesterday.

I didn’t really have a plan other than to head north, so a little before 0730 I headed over the Forth Bridge, intending to make all speed to Inverness before deciding where to go next.

A couple of hours later I stopped for what is arguably the best breakfast in Scotland at Dalwhinnie just as the sun started to warm up & illuminate the wonderful scenery.

Over breakfast I studied the map & decided on a great loop north & west from Inverness, firstly on the A835 towards Inverness and then the A832 & A890 through Achnasheen & Glen Carron which always provides some great photo opportunities.

Motorcycling in this part of Scotland is great mid-week, especially before the holiday season begins, as there is much less traffic to impede progress.

I continued on to Broadford on the isle of Skye to refuel before heading to Armadale to catch the 1425 CalMac ferry back to Mallaig & the wonderful Road to the Isles to Fort William.

Leaving Fort William behind me I follow the ever changing A82 through Glen Coe, over Rannoch Moor and past Tyndrum & Crianlarich and then on Lochearnhead on the A85 before it turns into the A84 for the onward journey through Callander & Doune.

I then joined the M9 for the last quick leg east to Edinburgh & home.

A total of 443 miles yesterday and at least as many smiles!

Images from yesterday may be found here.

MapSource Tracklog may be found here.