“Adventures like this don’t come along everyday.”
That was Bressie’s verdict when nabbing the Voice of Ireland’s Eoghan McDermott and throwing him into a ferry for a four day cycling holiday in Scotland.
Eventually Bressie injured his ankle, and before you ask, no it wasn’t in a blizzard… ‘mon guys, Bressie was in the Blizzards, keep up!
Anyway, before the Mullingar man’s ankles turned to putty, the lads cycled across Scotland.
Here is their diary.
Day One: Cycle Loch Lomond
The two boys hopped across the water to Troon.
When they got there, the weather wasn’t exactly on their side, but the pair pushed on anyway, travelling through the quaint towns of Inversnaid and Stronachlachar on the way.
The lakeside views were astounding, although Eoghan’s insistence to stop at every viewing point and look for the Loch Ness monster grew a tad weary.
Finally, after taking in the views from Trossachs Pier, Bressie and Eoghan travelled back to base at Cameron House to celebrate their first 100km with some well-earned rest and relaxation.
Day Two: Cycle Tarbet to Bridge of Orchy
The following day Bressie and Eoghan set off from Tarbet, an idyllic Scottish village also known as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre in the south west portion of Argyll, Scotland.
Irn Bru and Scotch eggs were the order of the day, with both men fuelling up before the cycling through Glen Orchy to the Bridge of Orchy.
Covering a total of 82.8km, Bressie and Eoghan defeated some more breath-taking hills before reaching their destination. 
Day Three: Glenfinnan to Fort William
Ready to take on day three, Bressie and Eoghan made their way to Glenfinnan to embark on a 104.6kn journey to Fort William.
Eoghan was feeling a little exhausted at this point, but the promise of a delicious plate of haggis kept him going.
He was also super-excited to see the Glenfinnan’s famous viaduct that the Hogwarts Express steams along in the Harry Potter films.
So there you have it. A great time had by all, in spite of some minor set backs… and who knows, next time Eoghan might even see the Loch Ness monster.
Scotland’s scenery has a reputation for being among the most spectacular in the world, with magnificent mountains, dramatic coastlines, atmospheric glens, picturesque lochs and rivers and remarkable forestry.
The country’s designated National Cycle Network (NCN, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015) covers over 1,500 miles making it easy to discover Scotland’s beautiful landscapes by bike.
Whether you prefer a quiet country cycle or a challenging cliff-top path, there is a great range of paths and trails to suit all abilities.
A cycling trip to Scotland is full of brilliant moments from the variety of accommodation and attractions to the local characters and amazing food and drink that can be enjoyed on route.
Later on they discussed the trip with JOE.
For more information on cycle route in Scotland and to plan your trip visit www.visitscotland.com
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