This unexpected hut worked out for staying overnight in. The chance to stay inside, safe from midges or rain is usually just too good to pass up, even if it means stopping early. I washed up in the loch and was feeling pretty good.Organizing and rationing my food for the final few days. We got ahead on miles after starting at 5:30 am again, so there was plenty.This last section was beyond the Highlands, in a region new to me, called Flow Country. This is what it mostly looks like! It’s the largest expanse of blanket bog in Europe! Think of shin-deep postholing, but in spongy vegetation rather than snow. Luckily we never had to camp around here because I think that would prove difficult. And there were a lot of ticks. I frequently check myself as best I can, because I’m a bit paranoid about Lyme disease. Really don’t want that.First sight of the North Sea. Getting close to the end!The remains of an old castle at Keiss, near our last campsite on a grassy field.Moving up the coast towards the final peninsula.And we did it! Roughly 1200 miles in 56 days, so maybe ~21 miles per day average, which is something to be proud of considering the frequent stops for coffee!
It really was a tremendous way to see the island with a friend. I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to spend the remaining days I have (about 12, booked the flight with room for error/injury and a chance to see London before flying out). I would like to see some major cities, though the expenses will add up quickly that way. Going to start with a day off tomorrow, doing perhaps nothing! And take it from there. Probably focus on books and museums.
Glad to share the photos and a few stories from the trail with you! Bye for now.