Pictures - Sunday 11 June 2006

Sunday 11 June 2006 - 16:24
The last picture. The achievement begins to sink in.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 16:00
The journey is officially over with the famous John O'Groats signpost in the background. Unlike at Land's End, this one has the arms on it!


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 15:58
John O'Groats. The official photograph noticeboard, just like the one at Land's End.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 15:51
The end is in sight at last!


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 13:12
In anticipation of successfully completing the trip, Will has persuaded me to enjoy a celebratory lunch, at the carvery - Dunnet Head Hotel.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 12:15
The coastline at Dunnet Head, northernmost point on mainland Scotland.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 10:46
After visiting Thurso lifeboat station, Will and I watched the local crew put their boat through its paces.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 10:23
When the going gets tough, Will has to walk! On the flat and going downhill I struggled at times to keep up with him, but going uphill was a different proposition.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 10:14
Will Blight, a lesson in aerodynamics!


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 09:37
Dounreay, UK Atomic Energy Authority.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 09:33
Following Will out onto the open road.


Sunday 11 June 2006 - 09:33
Close up of Will Blight's trailer set up. Union Jack and Scottish flags in evidence.

Pictures - Saturday 10 June 2006

Saturday 10 June 2006 - 19:56
Camp site at the Halladale Inn, Melvich.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 18:57
Will Blight who was cycling round the coast of Britain on a Brompton, raising money for the RNLI, visiting every lifeboat station. See his web site at www.spoke2soon.co.uk


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 17:52
Another sandy beach, on the way to Strathy.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 15:44
The lovely sandy beach of Farr Bay, almost deserted save for two riders on horseback.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 15:40
Noticeboard to advertise the village store at Bettyhill. How many days are there in a week?


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 14:10
The rocky coastline of the Kyle of Tongue.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 14:04
The north coast of Scotland. Looking out at the turquoise-blue sea of Tongue Bay.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 12:05
Following the shoreline of Loch Loyal.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 11:07
Looking across to Ben Loyal at a height of 765m.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 10:28
Another warning to slow drivers, this time courtesy of the police.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 10:16
Log wall, near to Altnaharra.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 09:49
Attention! Lambs On The Road. I thought I was in Scotland?


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 09:42
The road is all mine, again!


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 09:35
A house all on its own, Strath Vagastie.


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 08:42
That's more like it!


Saturday 10 June 2006 - 08:34
Warning to slow drivers. Over complicated signpost that you'd have to stop your car to read. Ben Armine Forest.

Pictures - Friday 09 June 2006

Friday 09 June 2006 - 19:55
Camp site at Achnairn.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 16:35
The Strath Tirry, one of the rivers that flows into Loch Shin.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 15:19
Looking across Loch Shin to the village of Lairg.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 14:53
River scene, close to the Shin Falls, Invershin.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 14:01
Bridge over the Kyle of Sutherland.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 13:45
War memorial at Bonar Bridge, Dornoch Firth.


Friday 09 June 2006 - 10:15
These two gentlemen, Paul on the left and John on the right, were doing Land's End to John O'Groats on foot. They didn't know each other previously, but had met during their journey. Both had been walking for about 3 months, with Paul having completed the walk once before.

Pictures - Thursday 08 June 2006

Thursday 08 June 2006 - 20:12
Ross County Football Club, Dingwall, Ross-shire.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 19:47
Signpost for Dunmar Beef Farm, Easter Kinkell on the Black Isle.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 17:34
Looking back over the Kessock Bridge, to Inverness.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 17:29
The view west from the Kessock Bridge, looking along the Beauly Firth.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 17:25
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club, beside the Kessock Bridge.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 17:16
The Kessock Bridge, which spans the Moray Firth between Inverness and the Black Isle.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 16:55
Dan, Jen and Christina. After cycling 22 miles together, we say our goodbyes at Inverness. It is the end of the journey for my friends.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 15:15
Monument at the site of the Battle of Culloden. The tablet says: The Battle of Culloden was fought on this moor 16th April 1746. The graves of the gallant highlanders who fought for Scotland and Prince Charlie are marked by the names of their clans.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 14:15
Standing stones and ancient burial mound at Clava Cains, near Culloden.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 13:27
Female company at last, with Christina and Jen beside Loch Moy.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 13:26
Dan Rosenberg and Jen Gervais from Oregon, USA, with Christina Cobbold from Glasgow University, following the Lochs and Glens Cycle Route from Glasgow to Inverness.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 12:07
The view west along the same river, with the sun giving colour to the water.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 11:40
Looking east to the rail and road bridges across the River Findhorn, near Tomatin.


Thursday 08 June 2006 -
The modern equivalent displaying a different height, 1328ft (405m) for the Slochd Summit, beside the new A9!


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 11:26
The signpost displaying the height above sea level, 1315ft (401m), on the Slochd Summit, beside the old A9.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 09:52
Remnants of the old bridge over the River Dulnain at Carrbridge.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 09:46
Traction engine outside the Landmark Centre, Highland Heritage Park, Carrbridge.


Thursday 08 June 2006 - 06:14
Early in the morning, ready to exit the farm field where I had camped without permission.