LEJOG Day 31 - Tain to Altnaharra

A wet, wet, wet day of traditional Scottish weather made it tough going although we were fortunate to have light semi favorable winds in the morning.

Skirted around Dornoch Firth and then got a misty rain obscured view of Carbisdale Castle as we crossed the Shin viaduct. Carrying a heavy bike down slippery metal steps is an art form I have not yet mastered!!

The 30kms between Lairg and Altnaharra were cold, wet and windy with open barren landscape (which is probably why there was a wind farm at the top of the long climb).

The rain stopped for the final few kilometers and my enthusiasm returned with the long gentle downhill knowing a warm shower and dry clothes was within reach! I found it hard work today.

Distance: 75 km. 590m AscentRead more