Day Twenty Two – Dornoch Firth Bridge to Melvich

The stretch up the A9 to Helmsdale was not as bad as I expected.  The road was not too busy,we had lovely views of the North Sea and the road was quite scenic.We took a quick pic at our 1000 mile mark. Although we got the odd shower they were sporadic and therefore not too much of a problem. At Helmsdale we had a major decision –go up the minor road to Melvich – no violent hills but remote and committing, it would mean definitely another forty miles on top of the thirty we had done, or stick on the A9, some fearsome hills but a shorter route and with more options for pulling in for the night.  We went for the Melvich option and set off, with a little trepidation.  I am glad we did – the road up the Strath of Kildonan was beautiful, following the river and with gentle climbs up.


Stats: Miles 73

Beers: 2

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