Fort Augustus to Inverness - 35 miles

A shorter ride today before a 70 mile ride up the east coast to Helmsdale. I will soon see the first signs for John oGroats when I leave Inverness. Today was one of those difficult riding days when it is hard to find a constant pace. This was mainly because of the heavy rain for most of the morning which made cycling unpleasant and the clouds cleared only as I left the mountains and neared Inverness. I took refuge in a bus shelter, had something to eat and sorted out my wet weather gear. I met a local giving her dog a walk and gave him a pat to get my "pet fix". Then headed off again onto the busy A82 that hugs the shores of Loch Ness. The Loch is very long and ever present so when it suddenly disappears it comes as a surprise, when you enter farmland and cities again.I find it hard to believe that in two days time I will be at John O Groats at the end of my journey.