Given the relative isolation of the Glenuig Peninsula in the north-west of Scotland, it’s a surprise that the tarmac rolls so smooth, gesturing a romantic loop through this wild part of the British Isles. Navigating the route from Fort William via an adorable ferry, the route rolls over 80 miles, gaining 1300m in elevation.

Landing in Corran, a Glenguig loop can be made clockwise across the Movern and Ardamurchan peninsulas, strips of nasty looking turf that hike into the sky south-west of Fort William. Roads vary from flat sections, to undulating treelined pathways and some alpine-ish climbs and descents. There’s nothing challenging about the climbs but rather the overall length and variant weather.

With a handful of Gaelic place names serving as waypoints for the route, it’s worth breaking for lunch at the Glenuig Inn before continuing north via the Jacobite Glenfinnan Monument, a landmark that prompts a swift finish back into Fort William. The Glenuig Inn serves a full menu all day with a number of delicious, salty options to re-fuel and warm up with. Salmon, crab, halibut and Hebridean blue cheese all feature on the menu, washable with real ale and ciders brewed in Scotland.