Day 13 Bonar Bridge to Reay

Todays route Lairg, Tongue, Bettyhill, Caithness, ReayFrom Lairg its north, after about 4 miles the A road becomes single track for 36 miles strung across the Highlands, with passing places all the way every 100 yds or so. After about 10 miles I was confronted by 2 aberdeen angus's on the track, took a pic and sped on my way, was buzzed a couple of times by RAF jets. You can see mountains for miles and miles, knowing there are no roads or track to these far off places. I reached Tongue on the northern coast of Scotland. For some reason I imagined this part of the ride would be easy, but it was very similar to Cornwall, very steep long uphills and long steep downhills, managed to clock a max speed of 41.4 mph on one of the downhills. Bettyhill was next then a few miles after you could see what I think is the Orkney's Islands. Further along the coast, from another vantage point you can see Dounreay Nuclear Experimental power station. Dropped into Reay where the power station is, and called it a day,with 30 miles left to savour tomorrow. Stayed overnight in Thurso.

elapsed distance 70.53
elpased time 5:12:51
avg 13.5