Day 8 - Saturday 29th May

Later start today after last nights late finish, not leaving Loch Ness along its winding roads till 09.30. Followed the Loch for 23 miles just the one little monster spotted this morning.

 Nice ride into Inverness where I stopped for a cup of tea and soup at the fire station.

The rain started to come own as I left Inverness and continued for the next hour soaking me through as the temperature dropped.Plan A was to ride as far as possable and then to bivvy out but that does not seem so appealing in this rain! couple of phone calls to my contact in the Highlands Jon Gunn and overnight accommodation is arranged at Golspie retained Fire Station. A welcome break to get kit dried out and warmed up.

Cramping in my legs was bad tonight but with the knowledge of just one more day kept spirits high.

Loch ness - Gospie (82.4miles)  

         Total - 862.81miles

Saddle Time - 05:55:09                   
  Total - 62:45:00

Average speed - 14.1mph