Wednesday 27th July 2016
Had a decent breakfast at the Cask and thanked owner for his hospitality (and the modest price). Then walked 12 miles down to Lairg, had lunch at Nip Inn – soup and ciabatta. Bought snacks at the garage then walked over The Ord hill.
Much of this walking in the morning was near Loch Shin – the largest in the county of Sutherland. Loch Shin was large enough that it could be considered an obstacle on the route. My guidebook gave two routes around it: I took the easier route via Lairg. The guidebook advised this route in wet weather: and given the number of times I had struggled to cross rivers up until this point, I decided that it must be wet weather. It also allowed me to restock at the garage.
Continued on road. The rain was pouring down, and my jacket was starting to leak. I had a blister on the bottom of my foot. Near Rosehall, I went to see a forest track car park, and found a log cabin information hut with chairs and table. I sheltered from rain, and ended up sleeping there.
Distance: 21.6 miles [view on map]
Spending: £30
Mood: 🙂 -> 😐
