Highlands and Islands
 

The plan was to meet Tim on route as I headed north, best get a flying start (Duxford Air Museum).

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Running behind schedule, more speed needed (RAF Wittering).

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First stop, Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Tides were timed perfectly for us to cross the causeway.

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We caught the ferry from Scrabster (North Scotland) to Stromness (Orkney), staying there for 3 days. More neolithic ruins, tombs, standing stones than you can shake a stick at, plus a decent brewery (well worth a visit) and some spectacular cliffs and coastline to explore.

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(spot the bikes on top of the cliffs)

I should have replaced my chain before I left home. It was beginning to look pretty sorry for itself. Fortunately Dr Ds Bike Surgery were able to provide a new one.

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My Garmin GPS also started to fail. Not sure how I ended up here!

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Shipwrecks off alongside the Churchill Barriers.

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Back to the mainland and a quick visit to John o'Groats (and the real most northerly point at Dunnit Head).

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Smoo cave near Durness contains an impressive waterfall.

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Great scenery along the north coast of Scotland.

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We caught the ferry from Ullapool (North West Scotland) to Stromness (Lewis, Hebrides) staying there for 2 days.

Found a bridge that goes nowhere towards the north of the island. The tarmac stops, gravel track begins, but soon turns too difficult for me! Tim explored a bit further on his KTM 690 Enduro, but also turned back.

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So we went to play on the beach instead. I should have known better!

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Heading South to Harris. The Roads were more interesting and the beaches spectacular.

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Final ferry ride from Harris to Skye. Looks like we will have a smooth crossing :-)

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Last few photo opportunities in the highlands.

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10 days. Great roads. Good weather (not a drop of rain). Lots of history and scenery.

Now, where to next?

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Great pics and story, thanks for sharing, with good weather the UK is truly beautiful!!!!

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:thumbsup: Superb collection of pictures Nick

Nice post and pix are great....... I need to get up there it looks great.