Bonar Bridge - Crask Inn. 25 miles
Today was a relatively short day as I was only going as far as the Crask Inn. There were two reasons for this, the first being a lack of accommodation and the second being that a couple of weeks ago I had met a cyclist who had said that he would never pass the Crask Inn without stopping. I decided I had to see why.
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| Sometimes it pays to be dairy free |
The day started very misty but by the time I was ready to leave the mist had began to lift. I arranged to meet Richard in Lairg, the only place en route that we might get a coffee. He then headed off to take some photos while I headed for Lairg. The road climbed gradually first alongside the Loch and then through open country. It wasn't long before I arrived in Lairg but there was no sign of Richard. I phoned him and he was still in Bonar Bridge!
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| Two old birds |
As I didn't have far to go we lingered over coffee then retraced our steps to see the Visitors Centre, before continuing along the route which went across moorland and through forests. It was a lovely road that was single track and very quiet and in 16 miles I only passed two houses.
The Inn stood on its own in the middle of a vast open landscape. Electricity was supplied by generator the water was from the burn and peats and logs burnt on the fire. Kai and Mike cooked evening meals for the guests from their own produce.
How nice of the coffee shop to come up with a lovely dairy free alternative. Whenever that happens to me I end up with a very nice but uninspiring fruit salad. I'm intrigued by the 'sculpture' in the last photo. My imagination is running wild! Is it anything significant? Brilliant to hear you have reached Dunnet Head - and John O'Groats tomorrow - going to miss your blog! Many, many congratulations on the terrific sum you have raised for Toilet Twinning, you have been fantastic both in your endeavour and your fund raising. Enjoy going back home to Mull :-) xxx
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