The A82 road is a very scenic riding route runs from Glasgow to Fort William and Inverness.It is a 167mi (269 km) long passing along the shores of Loch Lomond and Loch Ness and the shadow of Ben Nevis along the way.

It is the second longest primary A-road which has been frequently regarded as one of the most dangerous roads in Scotland. The section ofA82 road between Tarbet and Ardlui is narrow and can be very slow. This road is very exciting and sometimes very exposed and unsecured driveway in innumerable twists and turns. It’s a popular route for tourists due to its extensive scenery, and it serves as the main artery for commercial and heavy goods traffic through the area.

It is also one of the Hollywood favourite roads. This scenic road is shown in Bond’s Skyfall film: a driving clip where the Aston is on a two lane road, between Bridge of Orchy and the Kings House Hotel. The bits where Bond and M are standing by the parked Aston, on a single track road, are in Glen Etive. The only road in/out is the single track road that leaves the A82 near the Kings House Hotel.

Safety note: The A82 has been identified as one of several trunk roads in the Highlands that suffers from problems with deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs).

Are there any accommodation or camping options along the way?
There are plenty of guesthouses, B&Bs, hotels to rest in the towns of Tyndrum, Fort Augustus, Fort William, Invergarry, Inverarnan, Glencoe, Spean Bridge, Loch Ness and Portree. Campsites can be found in Kinlochleven Tyndrum, Balloch and Fort William.

Interesting sights on the route?
The A82 road passes close to some of the most notable landmarks in the Highlands, including Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Ben Nevis, the Commando Memorial, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. The A82’s most impressive section is when it goes through the magical Glen Coe Scotland area. Loch Tulla, Loch Ba, the peaks of Buachaille Etive Mor, Buachaille Etive Beag, the Three Sisters, the Meeting of the 3 waters waterfall and Loch Achtrichtan are some of the interesting stops.

What is the best time of year to travel the route?
The A82 road and Glen Coe are certainly a busy route in summer. It has become one of the best locations in the UK for climbing and mountaineering and outdoors people flock here year-round.

Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route?
There are 24-hour service stations along A82 namely Euro Garages Lomondgate Dumbarton and MRH Milton Westbound. Petrol stations along the way are available also in Tyndrum. Luss, Fort William, Inverness, Drumchapel and Glasgow.

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