Wednesday 4 June 2014

Plans so that you can join in


Midsummer is getting close and so is the Midsummer Odyssey which is planned as below. It will be a leisurely cycle-stroll with plenty of time for admiring the views and checking out distilleries.

Friday 20 June
Train to Adrossan and ferry to Arran (Brodick). 
Sat & Sun 21-22 June
Cycle around Arran – 54 miles around, staying at Blackwaterfoot Lodge on the Sat night
Mon 23
Ferry from Lochranza to Claonaig (very regular, including Sunday), cycle across to Kennacraig (6 miles) and take ferry to Islay (Port Askaig) (1300)
Tue 24 - Friday 27th
Islay with one day cycling on Jura - ideally Tuesday or Friday.  Staying at Port Askaig.  Let me know if you would like to share accommodation there. 
Going to graduation in Glasgow on the Weds (25th)
Sat 28th
Port Askaig to Colonsay – depart 12.15 arrives 13.25
Sunday 29th
Ferry Colonsay to Oban, depart 20.05 arriving 22.25
Monday 30th
08.00 Ferry to Coll 
Tuesday 1st
To Tiree – depart 17.30 – arrive 18.25
Thursday  3rd
Tiree to Barrra - d12.15 - a15.00
Friday 4th July
d18.50 Barra to Oban.  
Saturday 5th July
Oban to Edinburgh by TRAIN 

Do join in at any stage that is possible for you.  Be aware that getting accommodation in the West of Scotland can be the biggest challenge.

Further plans are:
July or September - Iona, Staffa etc with Heidi and Mark

August - Cumbrae with Linda and Magnus

End of August - An island off Ireland with Eilish Roche and mad friends

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