John O'Groats to Land's End - 1989

August 3rd - Helmsdale to Carbisdale (43 miles)     Next

A much better day, even though we had to battle against a blustery west wind. Elevenses at Bora,

lunch at Golspie with a quick bit of crank-tightening at the garage. Then off the A9 (at last) and on to

our first country lane. Gentle gradients, no traffic, absolute bliss - except for a westerly gale and some

free-range cows. A quick cuppa at Bonar Bridge and we arrived at the Youth Hostel at 6pm, just behind

two coach-loads of German 'youth-hostellers'.

Approaching Bonar Bridge