Although it’s still February, there are some slight indications that spring is on its way. So, I’m beginning to think about my plans for cycle tours for this summer. There are a couple of routes I had considered last year, like the Scottish coast to coast or completing the Caledonian Way from Oban to Inverness. I’d also like to continue with the islands theme. When I cycled round Arran I had thought about continuing on to Kintyre and from there to Islay and Jura. As these are islands I’ve never visited I think I’ll work out a circular route to also include Colonsay, from where I can take a ferry to Oban then the train home.

Looking forward to it already.