Thanks Highlandman, that really great information. Yes, I am heading From Fort Bill to Inverness and will use the buses (FYI, I have heard from the local bus service who have confirmed they do take bikes so long as they are bagged (I will buy a couple of cheap ones on ebay or Amazon). The choice of routes sounds really good particularly as my wife may not fancy the more challenging off road trail sections. Thanks once again

Thanks, FYI I have 34/34 set up on the gravel bike, so I am less worried about the gearing it was more the terrain and how technical it is? If it means I have to walk the odd 100m section so be it, just as long as it’s the not miles and miles of pushing

Many thanks, much appreciated!