Today’s miles 43, running total 966
The day we reached the northern coast of Britain! The day started ominously weather wise, but the light rain disappeared by midday to leave high cloud, light winds and a fantastic days cycling despite three long climbs to reach Tongue.
The cycle through what is known as the ‘Flow Country’ of northern Scotland was absolutely superb with far reaching views of empty wilderness: no cars, no villages, no sign of any human habitation, no noise and best of all….no mobile phone signal! The following pictures give a flavour of what the scenery is like:
cycling past arguably the remotest pub in Scotland: the Crask Inn |
view from the Crask Inn with a Millennium post |
in the Flow Country cycling towards Ben Klibreck |
pausing for a break near one of numerous lochans |
Just over the last climb of the day we paused above Tongue to take a picture of an important ‘milestone’ for us: our first view the northern coast of Britain. It seems a long time ago when we left the south coast of Britain (at Penzance on Day 1) some 960 miles ago.
at long last we catch a glimpse of the northern coast of Britain; the Kyle of Tongue |
Tomorrow we head east along the top of Scotland towards John ‘O Groats a strenuous 65 mile cycle ride which we will probably split into two days.
Lejoggers Courteous Driver Awards
After 960 miles of cycling through the UK, we have decided to give awards to the best and least courteous drivers we have experienced as cyclists. The results might be of a surprise to you, the Blog reader:
Most Courteous Driver Award:
1. HGV Drivers (the larger the HGV, the more courteous the driver)
2. Motor Cyclists
Most Discourteous Driver Award
1. Coach Drivers (especially in tourists locations: they give cyclists no room whatsoever and nearly wiped out Tommy on more than one occasion)
2. People Carriers ( and without being sexist, those driven by women, who are generally unaware of cyclists on the road)
No mobile signal...... :-(
ReplyDeleteOK, wish I could've done this with you..... looks wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Tommy, We are SO proud of you - well done.
ReplyDeleteI guess you will be looking forward to Spain, you really deserve it. We will give you a great big cheer when you get to the top! We've really enjoyed reading your stories,thank you for sharing them with us. Jack has some sweets for you - he thinks you may need them. If you have some time before you go off to sunny Spain give him a call - if not you will see him at school!!!!!I must remember to buy him a uniform!
Love Kate - Elspeth and Jack
Dear Jack , Kate and Elspeth
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support, I have bought Jack some haggis crisps. I will be home on Friday evening and will call Jack on Saturday to tell him all about it.
Love from Tommy & crew
PS. Tommy says he is tired!!!