Jura

Once again I am up on Jura enjoying some light training. The attraction is the deserted roads (just the one road in fact). There is also the wilderness and its inhabitants - otters, eagles, seals, deer, pheasants, wild goats etc.

Jura is not easy to get to. You can fly via Glasgow to the neighbouring Islay. From there you have to get to Port Askaig for the Jura Ferry, which transports vehicles over the half-mile stretch to Feolin, eight miles from Craighouse.
Alternatively, you can take the two-hour Calmac ferry from Kennacraig to Islay, or you can leave the car at Tayvallich and avail of the Jura Passenger Ferry. 


You can also get to Tayvallich on public transport. Take the legendary 926 from Glasgow on the spectacular journey along Loch Lomond, Loch Long and Loch Fyne that takes in the stunning Rest and Be Thankful pass. Get off at Lochgilpead for the local bus to Tayvallich. This route does not cater for cycles. If you get a train to Dalmally or Oban from Glasgow, you can cycle down to Tayvallich. If you are nuts, you could cycle to Kennacraig on the highly dangerous and cycle-unfriendly A83. Lastly, get to Adrossan and you can come via Arran.
There's campsite in Craighouse but, being Scotland, you can wild camp virtually anywhere.