Day 54 LEJOG

17.2 miles 1018.7 miles
Slightly misty start this am but lovely beach walking along the coast accompanied by singing seals and riders again along with hills and shags. Had a river to cross before meeting Colin. We were desperate not to get our shoes wet so took them off to wade through. And were promptly met by a naked man strutting towards us. Apparently this is a naturist beach- Scotlands only one- and he seemed to be the only partaker. Anyway we scurried along fully clad bar shoes and socks and found Colin and the motorhome the other side of a low railway bridge. Onwards with more beach, then where the path turned up towards theA9 we opted to stay by the sea as the tide was out. Chatted with a fellow at a house who confirmed it should be OK and it was albeit very pebbly walking for 2 miles to Helmsdale. But we were welcomed by friends Liz and Robert who had waited for us on a motorcycle tour of NC500. Great to have their support. I’d rather be walking than pillion on a bike I think! Onwards higher up on a track that probably was there for the wartime lookouts. Stopped where there was access to be retrieved onto the A9. Lovely days walking. Weather superb.Les mer