Day 8

Ballahullish - Cromarty
105 miles

The morning ride took the Team north along Loch Lochie (I have not made this name up) – a Loch so good they named it twice! Then on to Loch Ness where unfortunately they did not see the elusive Loch Ness monster – but instead saw another monster in the form of a 1600 ft climb which would have had great views if the cyclists didn’t feel that their legs were going to fall off at the top.
Encouraged along by the beautiful views throughout the ride the Team eventually arrived in Cromarty after getting through Inverness in one piece. The only time we had ever heard of this place was in the incomprehensible broadcasts that are the Radio 4 shipping forecasts but actually, as it turns out, it’s definitely worth visiting this beautiful little fishing village.