After a very early start we rolled into John O’Groats at 3.30 this afternoon. Thanks to everyone for your support, you really kept us going. We’ll write more tomorrow and upload the rest of the pictures. We’ll have more energy then and recovered from our celebratory hangovers!
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We have just been reading through all the fantastic comments people have left on our website. It’s amazing the response we have had. Thanks very much to everyone for your support, it really has helped us on our way!
We plan to update the website on Sunday with all the photos from the last few days and at John O’Groats tomorrow. Cheers!
Today was a bit of a shorter day, just 56 miles over to Dornoch. Started off with a lovely Scottish cooked breakfast. An extremely steep climb got us warmed up! Nice ride over the top, avoiding Inverness. Got a bit rained on, but not too bad. Arrived in Dornoch to a fantastic welcome from Catherine and Frank. Tomorrow the last push up the coast to JOG…
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Today was a little bit flatter than yesterday! For most of the day we were cycling alongside the Lochs, starting with Loch Leven, then Loch Linnhe, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and finally Loch Ness! What alot a Lochs! Bit of a stretch along the Caledonian canal that have us a break from the traffic on the A82 Inverness road. Arrived in Drumnadrochit in good time, another beautiful evening in the Highlands! Tomorrow the east coast of Scotland and Dornoch…
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Today was a fantastic day! It was the longest mileage out of all the days and some tough climbs but the scenery was absolutely breathtaking! First of all running up the side of Loch Lomond then later over Rannoch Moor and down to Glencoe. The weather was perfect, not too hot and so clear. Snow still on some of the peaks. Arrived in Ballaculish at 6.15 and have just polished off a lovely meal in the local, football on in the background! Fern villa guest house very friendly - I think we’ll sleep well! Tomorrow Fort William and Loch Ness…
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Long day today, too tired to write much! Will fill in the details later! Made it into Glasgow at about 7ish, fantastic welcome from Jason. Another big day tomorrow…
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No reception last night so only just managed to send in during our first break today. Tough day today again, 87 miles and hot weather. Left the Lakes early and crossed into Scotland early afternoon. Arrived in Moniaive just gone 5, lovely little village in the valley. There seems to be a folk music festival going on…Glasgow tomorrow!
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Just crossed the border into Scotland. Onwards and upwards from now on!
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Day 9 was tough. Hot weather and some big hills. Started off at a good pace and met Katie and her parents along the way for some excellent food breaks. Then crossed into the Lakes and unsuprisingly the hills turned alot nastier! The scenery was beautiful though, we had both been really looking forward to making it to the Lakes. The last climb of the day was Kirkstone pass up to 1500ft, followed by a lovely 5 mile downhill into Patterdale! Just had a fantastic meal with ours and Katie’s family and i think it’ll be early to bed. 87 miles tomorrow and into Scotland…
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Over half way now (in days but not mileage unfortunately!) Today was nice and flat, we made really good time. Crossing the Runcorn bridge was interesting, but we made it ok! Hasn’t been the prettiest of routes but the scenery became nicer and nicer the deeper we got into Lancashire. Katie met us a couple of times along the way with food and snacks, kept us going in the heat! Staying in a lovely B&B Little Stubbins, v friendly and welcoming. Into the Lakes tomorrow…
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