First long day completed, just short of 60 miles, and by 4.30pm despite the Scottish weather. The wind did drop a little and the coastal route was more sheltered, but there were still sections of strong headwind and this morning some driving, cold, cutting rain. So a day of contrasts, 4mph up hill and into the wind, but a couple of great descents at 35+.
At lunchtime I met a couple of retired Navy men, one Merchant one Royal, and rode with them on and off from then until I branched off the busy A9 to Dornoch. It makes a difference when the going's tough, specially as I was generally at the back using 'Slugger' to take the worst of the wind.
The Caithness coast is rugged in places but always beautiful. Lots of places to visit another time, such as Dunrobin Castle - retirement home for old lags? Now in Sutherland, Dornoch looks attractive so I'll walk down to the town and beach soon. And the sun's out.
More tomorrow.
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| Dornoch |
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| Cathedral interior |
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| Dornoch Castle Hotel |
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| Dornoch Cathedral |
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| Loch Fleet |
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| Heading down the coast |
The wind forecast is looking better for the next few days. Might even be able to get your sail up!
ReplyDeleteWell done Jim
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