Day 12 (15th Sept) Inverness to Helmsdale

Set off at 9.30am in the cloudy but dry weather! Luckily Victoria's speedometer found a new lease of life after about 4 miles and we can again record accurate mileage! Sun came out quite quickly and it turned out to be a gorgeous day. Lunch at Cathill just north of the Black Isle. Aiming to get to Brora but made it 10 or so miles north to Helmsdale, where we tried to sample Clarissa Dickson-Wright's top 6 fish and chips at La Mirage, but it was shut so had to settle for 2nd best across the road. Ended the day with 55 miles to go to John o'Groats! Stayed in very nice Victorian farmhouse b&b just outside Brora with views out to sea. Only one more day to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Total distance: 66 miles