Thursday 26th September

Cycling doesn't get much better than today! Set off in sun from Bonar Bridge heading north. Stopped to see Shinn Falls - nothing special .Single track road but labelled as A road! Amazing views of Highlands .Stopped at Crask Inn - miles 

from anywhere- and had coffee and home made Almond and Rasberry sponge served by the owner who was delightful. She and her husband bought it 16 years ago and run B&B and bunkhouse for cyclist, fishermen and walkers . Cycled on and stopped by side loch for picnic then on to Bettyhill . First sight of sea as reached north coast- 55 miles eastward and we're there! Staying in a slightly tatty place called Farr Bay Inn  300 m from one

of the most glorious beaches I have ever seen -

chatting in the bar with 2 very inebriated locals who resent the invasion from southerners!