Total Miles Today - 100
Gairlochy - Fort Augustus - Drumnadrochit - Inverness - Alness - Tain - Dornoch
Amazing start to the day. Sun rising over the hills lighting up Ben Nevis watched from the commando memorial statue just outside Gairlochy. Beautiful ride along the entire length of the Caledonian Canal - Loch Lochy, Loch Oich & Loch Ness. Coffee break in Drumnadrochit. Great views of the lochs with cloud & mist on the water for the first hour. Flat calm water on Loch Ness with a single boat on it which we managed to out-run from one end to the other! Lunch stop on The Black Isle just north of Inverness at very scenic truckstop (not), then over the various bridges to head out onto the east coast. Obligatory stop-off at the Glenmorangie Distillery, then one final crossing before a short run out to Dornoch overlooking the beach & the sea. Feels great to be this far, with only one day to go. Looking at the road map, we're onto the last page! Really sinking in what we've achieved when we look at the UK map on two pages together! Planning on an early start tomorrow, trying to get somewhere near Wick for a late lunch, then the final 17 miles to the finish line & long-awaited champagne!!
Well done Sarah and Steve---it is an amazing achievement.Pages and pages of my road atlas and you just whizz through!I have really enjoyed your blog...sitting on the sofa each evening with maltesers to hand. Enjoy the last few miles and the champagne! Huge congratulations to you (and the support crew!) lots of love Jill and Gareth xx
ReplyDeleteHope you don't strain anything. You've only got tomorrow to go and then you've finished. Great work!
ReplyDeleteLast time you did this on a boat it took 3 days! Are you wearing the Innes tartan now? Best of luck for tomorrow - you're going to miss this when you stop! Love J&J.
ReplyDeletewhat a great achievement. Have a good afternoon.
ReplyDeleteWell done the support team . Enjoy a dram or 2 Anthony
Yipee by the time you read this you will have finished. Huge congratulations!! Can't wait to have ANOTHER celebratory glass of champagne with you when you get back to Bristol.
ReplyDeleteKaren x
Congratulations S&S!!! Your drive and determination are an inspiration! You must be both bursting with pride, what an achievement! It's been great to read your wonderful witty blog. GWAA and the patients they help are a very lucky bunch indeed! Enjoy the long awaited champas! Big Love T & D x
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