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Hi Timmo, I have a 1980s Dawes Galaxy that I don't use any more. I have owned it from new (I have original receipt from Walton cycles). It is very original apart from having had a recent rear wheel. I'll check this w/e but I think it is a 14 speed double. Again I'll check frame size but I am ~ 5ft 11". It is in very good condition as has had little use. Again I can take pics if interested. No idea of value at this stage. I live in Hampshire.
Best wishes
Charles

Sorry to come back to this but weather forecast looking good for Fort William/ Arisaig area next week. I am thinking of driving to Tulloch station on Tuesday and the cycling:
Wednesday Tulloch station to Glennfinnan
Thursday Glennfinnan along Loch Shiel to Polloch, Strontian and Acharacle, staying in Acharacle
Friday Acharacle to Arisaig then train back to Tulloch station

However I have read that there has been a lot of snow recently .Would anyone happen to know whether these roads are passable, particularly Day 2.
I have a choice of a Gary Fisher mountain bike on 26x 1.5 tyres or A Dawes Galaxy.
My son has a Specialized Secteur.
Many thanks
Charles

Once again, thanks for all the responses. I am considering driving from Hampshire to Fort William with bikes and then doing a roughly circular Lochailort/ Arisaig/ Glenuig/Acharacle/ Ardnamurchan and back/ Salen/ Strontian/ Drunsallie / Fort William.
I understand that the weather might be hideous in which case will alter plans. How long would this take for a relative novice under normal conditions (no howling headwind etc !) and any recommendations for B&B's to stay in ? I am very interested in the commando training during WW2 in this area and hence this route.
Many thanks, Charles

many thanks to all for the ideas

Good morning all, I have a spare 4-5 days at the beginning of March and was thinking about doing something along the lines of Fort William to St Andrews (Bridge of Orchy, Crianlarich, Killin,Crieff, Perth, Newport-on-Tay, St Andrews). I am a complete beginner with regards to touring ( I cycle around 18 miles a day as part of my commute) but was wondering if this would be a pleasant route to start with. It does look a bit main roadish so if anyone has a better suggestion I am very open to ideas. I have a mountain bike, a hybrid and a road bike so fairly flexible. Many thanks in advance, Charles