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03 Huisnis to Dunrobin Castle

Map 14 – The Golden Road

After yesterday’s good weather and memorable cycling, it was a disappointment to see heavy rain start in Tarbert around breakfast time this morning. I was really hoping for better. Still, things have a habit of working out. I thought final checkout was 10am; but they told me it was actually 11am, so I went back […]

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03 Huisnis to Dunrobin Castle

Map 13 – Huisinis Heaven

When Douglas Adams told us the meaning of life, the universe and everything was 42, I am willing to bet he had never cycled the  B887 between Tarbert and Huisinis, on the Isle of Harris, on a gorgeous evening. Since we sadly can’t ask him any longer, I am going to assume I’m right. Because […]

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02 Carloway to Wick

Map 8 – Steornabhagh agus ceann a Tuath Leodhais

The long distance adventure cyclist has many decisions to make. Today brought that into sharp focus as the weather continued to play a leading part in our trip. We awoke to a dry morning that held the promise of better things to come; but still no let up in the wind, which was blowing strongly […]