We left Bettyhill with a following wind and rode up the beautiful Strathnaver valley. It didn't look so beautiful in 1820 as this was the site of the notorious Highland clearances. Some walls from the original settlements are still visible by the road.
The road gradually climbs up to 900ft. This the first time I have ridden steadily uphill for 30 miles but thankfully it is a gentle gradient. We stopped for a picnic lunch (taking no risks today) and got caught in a hailstorm. After a reviving coffee at the Altnahara hotel we continue to the col and were rewarded by a 20 mile descent.
Sadly we arrived at the Shin Falls just as the tearoom was shutting but were able to look at the falls (see picture)
Unfortunately the weather forecast for tomorrow is for rain, hail, snow (!) And thunder.
Peter
sounds like you need to cycle quicker so you arrive at your destination before everything closes!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the weather tomorrow, Andy