So I took about 3 days to try out how I felt about touring and wild camping. I took the train to Fort William from Edinburgh, and then camped over night in Glen Nevis. Climbed Ben Nevis the next morning, then cycled along the Great Glen Way, camping overnight. It was a tough route, mostly unsuitable for a cycle tour due to the quality of paths, and I got one puncture . However, I'd recommend it to anyone provided you're willing to drop your average speed to <10mph and are prepared to push your bike and equipment up a lot of hills, some extremely steep. I covered the distance in 8 hours according to my cycle computer, though it was more like a day and a half due to the stops in between.
There are a lot of beautiful forests along the way.
Here's a great little resting spot at the highest point of the trail over Loch Ness
I was alone for most of it, and barely met any other hikers or cyclists for the 75 miles or so. I did stumbled upon a group of doggers, who had a different reason to appreciate the seclusion!
It was a great experience though, I underestimated how difficult it was to manage without showering, and most days were spent thinking about water, where to find it(it was very hot), or just trying to wash up. I'm a compulsive handwasher and twice daily shower. I guess I'm not ready for the adjustment. I wanted to wash in the lochs, but there were some algae warnings, and not being a local I didn't want to take the risk.
I'm planning on going back in a few weeks and explore the south west side of Fort William, and maybe even cycle home!