While I was riding, I kept thinking: nearly there. Now I’m thinking the same thing about my sponsorship. I have now raised £2877.70 – 91% of the total. I only have £272.30 to go.
Nearly there :-)
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Mileage
Meant to put this in the earlier post. Now done 591 miles. Not sure how many still have to do. Some days are longer than expected. Today was 70 miles when on paper it was 60 miles. On paper it's around another 350.
An amazing b and b
Spent the last night in an amazing b and b Primrose Cottage in Church Minshull. Fantastic attention to detail and a lovely warm welcome. Outstanding.
Blackburn, Bolton and Northwich
Today's issue was navigation. How to avoid Manchester, get through these big towns and avoid motorways. Blackburn wasn't too bad but Bolton was very scary. Ended up on the A666 with slip roads and very fast traffic. Scary. Tried to make myself as big as possible! Got out of Bolton and then ended up going round on circles trying to find my route. Phoned John for support and sympathy. After that managed to find someone who could accurately describe to me what I needed to do. On for some more miles and stopped for a coffee. When the staff found out what I was doing they woulnt let me pay and made a huge fuss of me. So fortified with coffee and their good wishes I set out again. Some more miles and I stopped at a garage for some chocolate. The mechanic was a keen cyclist and so offered me coffee and a seat and a sketch map to help me on my way. Fortified again I eventually arrived at a great b and b on Church Minshull.
Today I did almost 70 miles. It felt like a recovery day for my body as many fewer hills and much less wind. Less rain too.
Today I did almost 70 miles. It felt like a recovery day for my body as many fewer hills and much less wind. Less rain too.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
It feels very unreal to be home. I know I’ve been away for a couple of weeks but somehow I can’t really believe that in that time cycled around 940 miles and had head winds for twelve and a half of the sixteen days.
My welcome was brilliant. I didn’t want to get to Lands End till at least 5 pm so that people could get from work, so I stopped at my friend Mike’s house in Camborne and had coffee and malt loaf with him.
John, my partner, arrived on his bike and we biked back to our house. Bizarrely we live at Long Rock which is a common part of the route used by end to enders. It was quite windy although nothing like what I experienced in Scotland and the north, but John let me go in front so I could say I did it all on my own.
I cried when I got to our house – I wanted to stop, not cycle the extra 11 or so miles up hill to Land’s End. My hand and ribs were hurting badly from the fall three days ago. I felt exhausted. John hugged me and encouraged me to go on. So I cycled on while John went to get the car so that he could bring me and the bike back from Land’s End. Soon I met up with John and Kay, who were on their bikes and gave me an escort to Land’s End. Diane and Bob were on the road near Penzance harbour – they waved and shouted encouragement before they got in their car to go to meet me at Land’s End.
As we started to climb out of Penzance I felt so tired, but suddenly all the pain and tiredness disappeared and I just felt I was flying like the wind. An amazing feeling. John kept stopping in the car and taking pictures. At one point he held up a sign saying “Jane rocks”.
I arrived at Land’s End to be greeting by a grinning crowd of friends – now as well as John, Diane and Bob, Kay and John, there was Miki and Justin, Helen, Matt and Terry and then Joy and Colin and their three small children appeared. Miki had brought some of my favourite sparkling wine and we drank that and I felt totally giddy and delirious – drunk on happiness.
I had an official photo taken at Land’s End and will get that in a few days.
In the mean time here are some pics and videos of me taken by John.
I have so many wonderful memories from this trip. I found so much kindness and generosity of spirit from family, friends, b & b owners and total strangers.
People keep saying: what next? But I’ve told John to nail my mouth to the floor if I start talking about doing something else. The ride was far more difficult than I anticpated because of the very strong winds, but all the more satisfying for that.
I came back to some cheques for Peace Direct – I now have an extra £145 and so have raised £2430; I’ve still got a bit to go, but I hope to be able to raise it all for such a worthwhile charity.
I am very fortunate – I live in a country where being a woman doesn’t stop me riding a bike or going away on my own; I live in a country where I need to set myself challenges, unlike many people who live in poverty or war-torn countries where the act of day-to-day living is a major challenge. I am fortunate in my family and friends.
Thank you all.
My welcome was brilliant. I didn’t want to get to Lands End till at least 5 pm so that people could get from work, so I stopped at my friend Mike’s house in Camborne and had coffee and malt loaf with him.
John, my partner, arrived on his bike and we biked back to our house. Bizarrely we live at Long Rock which is a common part of the route used by end to enders. It was quite windy although nothing like what I experienced in Scotland and the north, but John let me go in front so I could say I did it all on my own.
I cried when I got to our house – I wanted to stop, not cycle the extra 11 or so miles up hill to Land’s End. My hand and ribs were hurting badly from the fall three days ago. I felt exhausted. John hugged me and encouraged me to go on. So I cycled on while John went to get the car so that he could bring me and the bike back from Land’s End. Soon I met up with John and Kay, who were on their bikes and gave me an escort to Land’s End. Diane and Bob were on the road near Penzance harbour – they waved and shouted encouragement before they got in their car to go to meet me at Land’s End.
As we started to climb out of Penzance I felt so tired, but suddenly all the pain and tiredness disappeared and I just felt I was flying like the wind. An amazing feeling. John kept stopping in the car and taking pictures. At one point he held up a sign saying “Jane rocks”.
I arrived at Land’s End to be greeting by a grinning crowd of friends – now as well as John, Diane and Bob, Kay and John, there was Miki and Justin, Helen, Matt and Terry and then Joy and Colin and their three small children appeared. Miki had brought some of my favourite sparkling wine and we drank that and I felt totally giddy and delirious – drunk on happiness.
I had an official photo taken at Land’s End and will get that in a few days.
In the mean time here are some pics and videos of me taken by John.
I have so many wonderful memories from this trip. I found so much kindness and generosity of spirit from family, friends, b & b owners and total strangers.
People keep saying: what next? But I’ve told John to nail my mouth to the floor if I start talking about doing something else. The ride was far more difficult than I anticpated because of the very strong winds, but all the more satisfying for that.
I came back to some cheques for Peace Direct – I now have an extra £145 and so have raised £2430; I’ve still got a bit to go, but I hope to be able to raise it all for such a worthwhile charity.
I am very fortunate – I live in a country where being a woman doesn’t stop me riding a bike or going away on my own; I live in a country where I need to set myself challenges, unlike many people who live in poverty or war-torn countries where the act of day-to-day living is a major challenge. I am fortunate in my family and friends.
Thank you all.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
I've done it
I've finished. Got a great welcome from John and my friends. An amazing experience. Now I can feel how tired I am so this blog is just these few lines. More tomorrow.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Last day is here
I can't believe it. The last day is here. I've found it difficult to sleep. I'm very excited.
It's been a spectacular journey with lots of emotions.
I've felt exhausted and weak, strong and determined. I've felt foolish at choosing to do such a difficult task at my age. I've felt stronger than some younger cyclists I've met along the way. I've felt frightened and apprehensive, I've felt humbled by the faith my family and friends have in me to step up to the task and complete it. I have felt a hero in my own life.
I want to thank all the people who have sponsored me, encouraged me and supported me in so many ways.
I especially want to thank John who put me on a bike when I was in my forties. He has given me a great gift that has given me so many positive life affirming experiences. Thank you.
Now for the last sixty or so miles.
It's been a spectacular journey with lots of emotions.
I've felt exhausted and weak, strong and determined. I've felt foolish at choosing to do such a difficult task at my age. I've felt stronger than some younger cyclists I've met along the way. I've felt frightened and apprehensive, I've felt humbled by the faith my family and friends have in me to step up to the task and complete it. I have felt a hero in my own life.
I want to thank all the people who have sponsored me, encouraged me and supported me in so many ways.
I especially want to thank John who put me on a bike when I was in my forties. He has given me a great gift that has given me so many positive life affirming experiences. Thank you.
Now for the last sixty or so miles.
Another day done :-)
I was dreading today. North Cornwall is known for being "lumpy". That coupled with a head wind spelt a difficult day. But it wasn't like that as for a large part of today I had a strong and blustery cross wind rather than a head wind. Under normal circumstances I would be moaning about the wind but, after what I've experiencedpn this trip, it felt positively benign.
Now completed 889 miles. It's difficult for me to believe I've done that!
I had an emotional morning thinking about the trip. When I saw the sign Welcome to Cornwall I cried.
I'm now in Wadebridge. Tomorrow is the day I've often thought about in the last six months or so. I wonder what it will be like in reality. Lots of people have said they will come to Lands End. I hope they do.
Is it possible to be quietly elated? That's how I feel.
Now completed 889 miles. It's difficult for me to believe I've done that!
I had an emotional morning thinking about the trip. When I saw the sign Welcome to Cornwall I cried.
I'm now in Wadebridge. Tomorrow is the day I've often thought about in the last six months or so. I wonder what it will be like in reality. Lots of people have said they will come to Lands End. I hope they do.
Is it possible to be quietly elated? That's how I feel.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Great meal in Great Torrington
Last night I had a meal at the Indian restaurant in Great Torrington. I asked about today's route and when they realised that I was doing end to end for charity they wouldn't let me pay for my meal. I have met so many kind people on this trip.
Day 13 and day 14 done!
Day 13 was very hard. Tintern to Brompton Ralph. It was suppose to be around 72 miles but ended up as 80. I got lost a lot!!
I started off well with Tom and Debby cheering me on. Managed to get across the Sebern bridge on the cycle path beside the M48. Along to Avonmouth. Thank goodness it was Saturday so there weren't too many lorries. Had a dreadful time getting across the next bridge by the side of th M5. At one point ended up on a slip road to the M5 where motorway regulations applied. Eventually managed to find the right route. Once over stopped for a coffee at a pub in Pill. One of the staff was a keen cyclist and gave me a revised route to see me on my way. That was great. Some time later I fell off my bike. I was turning off the road so I could look at my map. I didn't see how high the keen was. I flew off the bike landing on my left thigh and elbow and slamming my hand down on the ground. Managed to get back on my bike and continue but my hand was really hurting and still is. It's made braking and changing gears pInful. I took pain killers last night so I could get to sleep.
Then got basly lost on the Quantocks stopped at a house to ask directions and the lady photocopied part of a very detailed ordanance survey map to help me
Stayed at a lovely b and b where they gave me dinner and washed my clothes.
Today was shorter but I had a head wind all day. Yesterday was the only day I have had a tail wind for most of the day. So 45 miles with lots of climbing but I'm now in Devon and the end is in sight.
I started off well with Tom and Debby cheering me on. Managed to get across the Sebern bridge on the cycle path beside the M48. Along to Avonmouth. Thank goodness it was Saturday so there weren't too many lorries. Had a dreadful time getting across the next bridge by the side of th M5. At one point ended up on a slip road to the M5 where motorway regulations applied. Eventually managed to find the right route. Once over stopped for a coffee at a pub in Pill. One of the staff was a keen cyclist and gave me a revised route to see me on my way. That was great. Some time later I fell off my bike. I was turning off the road so I could look at my map. I didn't see how high the keen was. I flew off the bike landing on my left thigh and elbow and slamming my hand down on the ground. Managed to get back on my bike and continue but my hand was really hurting and still is. It's made braking and changing gears pInful. I took pain killers last night so I could get to sleep.
Then got basly lost on the Quantocks stopped at a house to ask directions and the lady photocopied part of a very detailed ordanance survey map to help me
Stayed at a lovely b and b where they gave me dinner and washed my clothes.
Today was shorter but I had a head wind all day. Yesterday was the only day I have had a tail wind for most of the day. So 45 miles with lots of climbing but I'm now in Devon and the end is in sight.
Friday, 13 May 2011
Three quarters of the way there!!
Yesterday I completed day 12, so three quarters done. Now cycled 712 miles most of it with a strong head wind.
Yesterday was easier than I thought it was going to be. That head wind was still there but much less severe. I had a bit of drizzle and one lot of rain but by the time I'd stopped the bike and put on my rain jacket it had stopped again.
Ruth and Steven owners of the Primrose Cottage B & B sent me an encouraging text. It came in at a bit of a low point was a welcome boost for me.
Spent some time on the A49. It's a horribly busy road. Then on to the A466 to Monmouth. Then through the beautiful Wye valley. I stopped at Redbrook and bought a drink from the village shop. I sat in the sunshine on a bench and drank the cola reflecting that this was how it was supposed to be, riding on sunshine and stopping and relaxing occasionally instead of battling against the wind and rain.
On to Tintern then. Tom and Debby came to spend the night there with me. It was a real boost to see them. Today there are going to drive along the route a little and cheer me on.
Today is potentially a difficult day. It's long over 70 miles and there's a lot of navigating. I have to get across the Severn bridge and across the bridge at Avonmouth by the side of the M5. I end up on the edges of Exmoor.
Yesterday was easier than I thought it was going to be. That head wind was still there but much less severe. I had a bit of drizzle and one lot of rain but by the time I'd stopped the bike and put on my rain jacket it had stopped again.
Ruth and Steven owners of the Primrose Cottage B & B sent me an encouraging text. It came in at a bit of a low point was a welcome boost for me.
Spent some time on the A49. It's a horribly busy road. Then on to the A466 to Monmouth. Then through the beautiful Wye valley. I stopped at Redbrook and bought a drink from the village shop. I sat in the sunshine on a bench and drank the cola reflecting that this was how it was supposed to be, riding on sunshine and stopping and relaxing occasionally instead of battling against the wind and rain.
On to Tintern then. Tom and Debby came to spend the night there with me. It was a real boost to see them. Today there are going to drive along the route a little and cheer me on.
Today is potentially a difficult day. It's long over 70 miles and there's a lot of navigating. I have to get across the Severn bridge and across the bridge at Avonmouth by the side of the M5. I end up on the edges of Exmoor.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Another day done
67 miles today. Not many hills. Some drizzle and one quick big downpour. Fortunately when the downpour happened I was standing under a tree eating a bar of chocolate. I waited a bit longer and the rain stopped.
Traffic was an issue today. I decided to take the A530 fr Namtwich to Whitchurch. when I got on the road I saw frequent signs along the road saying 77 Casulties on this Road in the Last Three Years and 35 Collions in the Last Three years. Made cycling along it a bit unnerving. The A49 between Shrewsbury and Ludlow was very busy too.
Another great b and b The Mount at Ludlow. They've taken all my cycling clothes to wash and dry over night. Hopefully I'll smell less by the time I get to Lands End.
I feel in good shape considering how far I've cycled. One problem that lots of cyclists have is sore bits caused by sitting on a saddle all day. I've been using Hoo Haa Ride and Glide in the morning and then Noo Skin in the evening. This seems to be a great combination for keeping me comfortable during the day.
Met up with my brother and his wife for dinner tonight. Good to see them. Had a big meal and feel full now.
Traffic was an issue today. I decided to take the A530 fr Namtwich to Whitchurch. when I got on the road I saw frequent signs along the road saying 77 Casulties on this Road in the Last Three Years and 35 Collions in the Last Three years. Made cycling along it a bit unnerving. The A49 between Shrewsbury and Ludlow was very busy too.
Another great b and b The Mount at Ludlow. They've taken all my cycling clothes to wash and dry over night. Hopefully I'll smell less by the time I get to Lands End.
I feel in good shape considering how far I've cycled. One problem that lots of cyclists have is sore bits caused by sitting on a saddle all day. I've been using Hoo Haa Ride and Glide in the morning and then Noo Skin in the evening. This seems to be a great combination for keeping me comfortable during the day.
Met up with my brother and his wife for dinner tonight. Good to see them. Had a big meal and feel full now.
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Day 9 done
Day 9 done. Another hard day. The wind was even stronger than other days. Also a heavy downpour that left me cold. Had an early bowl of onion soup (delicious) in a cafe owned by a keen cyclist in Kirkby Lonsdale. I received a warm welcome and she insisted I brought my bike into the cafe. Then the rain stopped but lots of steep climbing over fells and moors. The ride was supposed to be 46 miles but turned out to be 50 miles instead. Now washed and dressed and waiting for some friends who are taking me to Clitheroe for dinner.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Wet clothes
Starting the day with wet clothes. Each night I wash my cycling clothes but at the moment they're often not drying over night. I have two sets of cycling clothes but I'm not keen on having wet clothes folded up in my bag all day so I end up putting the wet ones on again.
Hail over Shap
Weather looked ok to start with and at least there was no rain. After a chat with the owners of th b and b decided to zoom down the A7 and the A6. Zoom ..... Hmm. The head wind was still with me so it was a slow demoralising crawl instead. Got through Carlisle without any problems apart from being slowed down even more by interminable traffic lights.
The A6 between Carlisle and Penrith was very hard work with the road stretching straight ahead of me and little shelter from that horrible head wind.
Negotiated Penrith and then still on A6 began the long climb to Shap. It started to rain at first lightly but then more and more heavily so that by the time I reached Shap I was very wet and cold and tired. I was thinking it couldn't get much worse when it started hailing.
I was getting colder and colder but got cheered when I easily passed three young women in their twenties who didn't have any luggage. Gosh I am shallow!!
Finally arrived at my b and b about half past four but no one there. Got the answer phone when I tried phoning by now i was shaking with cold so went to the pub and booked on for the night there
The A6 between Carlisle and Penrith was very hard work with the road stretching straight ahead of me and little shelter from that horrible head wind.
Negotiated Penrith and then still on A6 began the long climb to Shap. It started to rain at first lightly but then more and more heavily so that by the time I reached Shap I was very wet and cold and tired. I was thinking it couldn't get much worse when it started hailing.
I was getting colder and colder but got cheered when I easily passed three young women in their twenties who didn't have any luggage. Gosh I am shallow!!
Finally arrived at my b and b about half past four but no one there. Got the answer phone when I tried phoning by now i was shaking with cold so went to the pub and booked on for the night there
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Weather
Considering the weather we had in April I've been unlucky with the weather the last few days. Last night there was a short thunder storm here so I was a bit nervous about the weather for today. Anyway I've woken to clouds and sun rather than more rain. So far so good.
Today I go through Carlisle and Penrith so probably a day with navigation issues. On Saturday when I was getting lost as I approached Edinburgh I sopped and asked a couple which way I should go. They pointed in opposite directions. This was not a good start! The husband started to explain where I should go. The wife stood there looking increasingly impatient. Eventually she interrupted. "you're taking her on to the motorway and she's on a bike " the husband looked confused and embarrassed.
The people at Langholm B & B also work as choclatiers and gave me some great chocolates to eat as I bike along. Yummy!
Today I go through Carlisle and Penrith so probably a day with navigation issues. On Saturday when I was getting lost as I approached Edinburgh I sopped and asked a couple which way I should go. They pointed in opposite directions. This was not a good start! The husband started to explain where I should go. The wife stood there looking increasingly impatient. Eventually she interrupted. "you're taking her on to the motorway and she's on a bike " the husband looked confused and embarrassed.
The people at Langholm B & B also work as choclatiers and gave me some great chocolates to eat as I bike along. Yummy!
Day 7 done
I was nervous about today's ride as on paper it's the toughest of the whole trip. First I had to get out of Edinburgh. The sat nav didn't do well yesterday. At one point it took me into an Asda carpark. My brain has obviously slowed down because it took me a while to realise. Then an embarrassed u turn. Last night I asked the recetionist at the hotel. She was brilliant. Found me a much simpler route out of the city and photocopied the route sheet for me to take with me. It worked really well and I got put of the city much quicker than I anticipated. The promised rain materialised. First a prolonged shower and then a real downpour with divulged of rain running down the roads and lots of cars spraying water off the road
In spite of my wet weather hear I ended up very cold and wet on spite of wearing five layers of tops. The wind was strong and often in my face. Eventually it stoped raining but I only finally took one layer off about fifteen miles from my destination.
The scenery for the last 44 miles to Langhalm was stunning. I was on a b road so there wasn't much other traffic.
It was a hard day but not as jars as I'd anticipated. But the hills rain and climbing did make it tough. In the end I cycled 75 miles.
I'm using about 4500 calories a day but finding it difficult to eat that much each day so losing some weight.
Now eating And then an early nightat another comfortable B & B.
In spite of my wet weather hear I ended up very cold and wet on spite of wearing five layers of tops. The wind was strong and often in my face. Eventually it stoped raining but I only finally took one layer off about fifteen miles from my destination.
The scenery for the last 44 miles to Langhalm was stunning. I was on a b road so there wasn't much other traffic.
It was a hard day but not as jars as I'd anticipated. But the hills rain and climbing did make it tough. In the end I cycled 75 miles.
I'm using about 4500 calories a day but finding it difficult to eat that much each day so losing some weight.
Now eating And then an early nightat another comfortable B & B.
Friday, 6 May 2011
A very hard day and an easier day
Haven't had much Internet access recently. Yesterday was one of the toughest biking days I've ever experienced. 60 miles over the Cairngorm mountains with a vicious head wind that really sapped my energy. There were two periods when I didn't believe I was going to be able to finish the day. Beautiful mountain scenery that I wasn't always in a fit state to enjoy. I went up to two ski centres and a long way down in between. I stayed at the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel last night. Glenshee means Glen of peace. A fitting name considering I'm raising money for Peace Direct.
Today was a 45 mile ride to Dunning. Felt very easy by comparison!! It was very rainy and cold to start with but eventually the sun came out. I was here by two so spent some of the afternoon looking round the ancient church yard. I'm staying at a pub and the landlord has told me that because it's Friday night they don't close till one clock. I'm very tired now so I don't think I'll have any problem sleeping. Tomorrow I ride to Edinburgh. I hope the sat nav does it's job properly.
Today was a 45 mile ride to Dunning. Felt very easy by comparison!! It was very rainy and cold to start with but eventually the sun came out. I was here by two so spent some of the afternoon looking round the ancient church yard. I'm staying at a pub and the landlord has told me that because it's Friday night they don't close till one clock. I'm very tired now so I don't think I'll have any problem sleeping. Tomorrow I ride to Edinburgh. I hope the sat nav does it's job properly.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Pie and money
Had a great pie and chips at a pub near where I'm staying - The Craig Bar at Grantown. Talked to the landlady and she have me four pounds sponsorship for Peace Direct.
Third day done!
Finished the third day at 2pm much earlier than expected. The people weren't at the B&b so went to a cafe and had soup and toasted sandwich. Tasted really good. I misjudged my need to take food with me on the ride today. Thought there would be the odd pub or shop but there wasn't. Some people at the Bridge of Dulsie gave me a sugary orange drink to keep me going. Will take more food with me tomorrow.
Having problems with my left calf. The saddle bag is stuffed full of my stuff and so is quite high. When I first got on the bike I didnt make enough allowances for the height and caught my foot and pulled the muscle. So
Stiles hurts a bit when I ride. Walked for a few yards today when I hit a very steep bit because my calf started to hurt a lot and thought it would be foolish to risk hurting it more.
Think I'll be ok to ride tomorrow. A small niggle rather than a big issue.
Having problems with my left calf. The saddle bag is stuffed full of my stuff and so is quite high. When I first got on the bike I didnt make enough allowances for the height and caught my foot and pulled the muscle. So
Stiles hurts a bit when I ride. Walked for a few yards today when I hit a very steep bit because my calf started to hurt a lot and thought it would be foolish to risk hurting it more.
Think I'll be ok to ride tomorrow. A small niggle rather than a big issue.
Is this the last day of sunshine?
Woken to a clear blue sky and sunshine but the forecast is for rain from tomorrow so must really enjoy the weather today. It is also the first real test of my bike sat nav. It has to get me across the Forth bridge and over some minor roads to grantown on Spey
Thanks for all the encouraging comments here and on Facebook. They really mean a lot to me
Thanks for all the encouraging comments here and on Facebook. They really mean a lot to me
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Second day done!
Last night there were two young fellas doing end to end supported by the girlfriend of one of them. They obviously thought they were doing really well until they realised I was carrying all my own stuff, doing it the harder way because of the winds and was old enough to be their mother.
This morning said bye to John so now am truly on my own coping with everything that gets thrown at me. It's how I want to do it but I cried when he left me. He looked really sad too
Went in a shop to buy a malt loaf. The assistant gave me some change and then said I know what it's like let me give you a Scottish pound note for the coin. Did I look that bad?
Anyway now done another 73 miles. Tomorrow is an easier day only 38 miles but then the fourth day is the Cairngorms. Hope the rain stays away.
This morning said bye to John so now am truly on my own coping with everything that gets thrown at me. It's how I want to do it but I cried when he left me. He looked really sad too
Went in a shop to buy a malt loaf. The assistant gave me some change and then said I know what it's like let me give you a Scottish pound note for the coin. Did I look that bad?
Anyway now done another 73 miles. Tomorrow is an easier day only 38 miles but then the fourth day is the Cairngorms. Hope the rain stays away.
Monday, 2 May 2011
First day done. 74 miles to Altnaharra. Stunning views in the sunshine. Feel much less anxious now have first day under my belt. Got an official photo at John O'Groats so will see that when i get home. Tomorrow John leaves me to go to Skye so then i'll be totally unsupported. But I did carry all my stuff today anyway. A meal soon and then an early night in a friendly B & B.
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