After a quick 10 miles along the busy A83(?), we headed on to quieter roads however Ray's shortcut was a little steep and we had to walk most of it, and even that was hard to do.
We got our last view of Loch Ness before we headed towards Beauly. I assume by now that you managed to see Nessy in the photos from yesterday, you do have to look hard.
The deli in Beauly had an interesting sign, and an amazing range of things for sale considering it is a small town 10 miles north of Inverness.
Ray had a bacon roll with Stornaway black pudding, while I had Stornaway black pudding, Brie and Cranberry quiche (flan!).
As always there were some fantastic views, as we travelled through some very remote areas.
We then crossed through the hills and saw out way ahead to Bonar Bridge and then on to Lairg.
When we were around just 4 miles from Lairg the road took us past Shin waterfall.
The falls were nice but the size of the visitor centre was extreme, and we have no idea how the narrow road was able to cope when it's busy.
So after 69.5 miles we arrived in Lairg at about 4:30 with only a slight shower, again the weather just reminding us that it was there, apart from that we are getting tanned faces and lower legs.
I have arranged dinner and a birthday cake for Ray but he does not know yet. It will be a surprise.
Ray opened the card that he was given by the Wanborough Vets, and has had a phone call from Bruce and from the crowd outside Fortnum and Mason, and others.
Cheers
Paul
Riding the length of the UK so you don't have to ;)
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