Woke up to clear-ish skies and left Grantown-on-Spey riding north through tall stands of pines for several miles before crossing beautiful open moors. Today's ride was through remote country and little traffic. Excellent cycling!At Dava, I turned west and continued along quiet single-track roads through pine
forests carpeted with moss and heather - really gorgeous country! A short stop at Dulsie Bridge on the River Findhorn for a photo.
Visited Cawdor Castle with a legendary connection to William Shakespeare's Macbeth. 'This Castle hath a pleasant seat; the air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses.'
Carried on past Kirkton of Barevan and Cantradoune where there is a huge
multi-arched railroad bridge - the Culloden viaduct - over the River Nairn. A short, steep climb out of the Nairn valley and it was back in civilization. Rode through Balloch, Culloden, Smithson and into Inverness and its castle along the River Ness.
Replaced my spare derailleur cable at the bike shop. Considered upgrading the bike and bought my train ticket for the return to London next Monday. Hard to believe I will be in John O' Groats in 3 days! I'm told that the country to the north is the prettiest of the lot. Wahoo!47 miles today and only 170 miles to go! What's that? Oh, sorry. My pint is calling! Cheers all!
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