Made an early start after a good night's sleep & headed off south to Pitlochry and Perth. This involved a climb up over Drumochter Summit at 457m above sea level, there are warning signs on the cycle path
And yes it is as bleak and exposed as the sign would suggest!
The A9 is a very busy trunk road but fortuately there is a fantastic cycle path which follows it diverting onto some minor roads in places.This keeps you away from the traffic and enables you to enjoy the scenery. It does however involve a few extra climbs!
The rain started at Pitlochry and got steadily heavier as I approached Perth reaching torrential status with poor visibility and flooded roads so much so I ended up cycling on the footpath. Eventually being thoroughly waterlogged I sneaked into a Travelodge as the camp site I would have been staying on was called the Noahs Ark which must have been some kind of cosmic joke on me today!
It has been an amazing day and been fantastic to cycle through the mountains and if you ever get the chance, visit Bibos cafe in Pitlochry for the best burger you will ever taste....
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