Thursday, 3 April 2008

Day Eleven

After such a long day yesterday, we had a late start and a big breakfast :)

Inverness to Altnaharra

Distance: 69.27 miles
Time: 7 hours 4 minutes
Ave Speed: 12.0 mph
Max Speed: 35.8 mph


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We managed to avoid much of the slog along the A9 by following a lovely cycle route and after crossing the Cromathy Firth, Dave noticed a strange shaped rock - it's a seal!


We then took a left turn and headed off into the hills...

We made good time getting to Lairg, where we "Nipped Inn" for some food and a short break.

Shortly after leaving Lairg the A-road turned into a single track for the rest of the way to Altnaharra. The section of road from the Crask Inn is the best road I have ever cycled on. I covered 9 miles in 14 minutes! These were the roads that I had been hoping for - Scotland hasn't failed to deliver :)

We came skidding to a halt outside the Altnaharra B&B, where we were looked after very well!

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