Day 12 - Casphairn to Lochranza , Arran

Looking over to Arran

An Autumn chill - boat to Arran

Leaving Brodick , Arran on way to Lochranza

A testing one a the end of a long day - well done Keith!

A truly magnificent day and terrific to have someone to share it with. After the exertions of yesterday Keith seemed to have little difficulty starting where he finished last night and completing the 66 miles to the north end of Arran via the Ardrossan - Brodick ferry. And he's had none of the 8,000 feet plus training that I have had not to mention the 'warm up' in Cornwall and Devon. Cycling down the Doon valley to Ayr was a joy . We had a J & J style coffee and muffin sitting outside a little Ayr cafe in the sun, and then followed pretty much the Sustrans cycle route ( abandoning Charlie much to his disappointment ) all the way down the coast till we got close to Ardrossan. Caught the 3.15 ferry with 25 mins to spare and then had a hardish 17 miles from Brodick to Lochranza including a 600 feet climb in the middle. Superb views of the high tops of Arran and over to Bute and the mainland. YH as ever right up to scratch. Ate more of the Tiso bags and then off to the pub to sample an Arran blend . Oban tomorrow where Keith will catch the 6.25 train back to Edinburgh Hopefully another YH for me and on then to the Great Glen.