Sunday morning the first ferry was at 930, half the hostel was going to be on it so i got up early to get into the kitchen first. Good plan as mayhem ensued later. A cycling club from Falkirk were there and a good banter flowed. As the time came to leave the hostel it started to rain. Amad panic then as wTerproofs came out. I didn't bother with the overtrousers and the rain soon backed off. Its a small ferry but takes a good number of vehicles.
On the Tarbert side the cars got off first which was ok as it meant the cyclists didnt have the cars squeezing past on the single track. A wee bit of uphill then a larger one, however the gradient was not too bad or i must be a bit fitter. A long downhill follows which can be a challenge when its wet. Tarbert tearooms were next destination and a nice cup of tea.
Its a pull out of Tarbert but once on the level i made good progress. Lovely views out over loch fyne. Coming into Ardrishaig spotted a tearoom but it looked very basic. Carried on to Lochgilphead and found the Smiddy. Istro, highly recommended. Back on the road and after only two miles take the quiet road along crinan canal, then north up to Kilmartin. Feeling good decided to press on to Oban. Traffic very sporadic but with a good wind behind ( no comments please) it made sense to take the advantage. I wondered if there wS somefooty on tele as road was very quiet
Got to 5 miles south of Oban and my tank reached empty. Stopped at a bnb but would nt let room as a single, even at 5pm on a sunday. I refused to pay and this gave me boost to get to Oban. 1805 and checked in to hostel. Sorted.
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