Isle of Sky to Oban

Day ___: Isle of Skye to Oban – Goat Paths and Good Scotch
“Nancy’s Live and Enjoy Life Motorcycle Tour”

After a morning shower and breakfast, I packed up the BMW GS and rolled out for the day’s ride from the Isle of Skye to Oban. The roads in this part of the Highlands aren’t built for speed — mostly narrow two-lane and single-track roads winding through remote and rugged terrain.

A few miles in, the GPS took me onto what I’d generously call a single-track road, but in reality, it felt more like a goat path — barely paved in spots, steep climbs, and hairpin turns that made second gear the gear of the day. Occasionally I’d make it into third, but not often.

The whole time I kept hoping no one would be coming the other way. Passing would’ve been... complicated. I did encounter two vehicles, but luckily there was just enough room to squeeze by. It was a challenging stretch — twenty-some miles of rough, narrow riding — but honestly, I loved it. That’s what this bike is made for, and Nancy would’ve gotten a laugh out of the adventure.

Eventually, I made it back to a proper two-lane road and rolled into Oban, a charming seaside town that leans a little touristy — but in a good way. It even has its own distillery. I checked into the Oban Bay Hotel, got settled, and wandered through town a bit.

I was tired from the day’s ride, so I didn’t explore as much as I wanted. Found a place to grab a bite, sat near the water, and soaked in the view. I could’ve easily spent another day here.

This was a phone in my room that was still in use.

Tomorrow, I ride to Ayr.