Day 16 – Helmsdale to Inverness

Evanton view across the bay

Another 70 mile job. This time the wind wasn’t in my face, and it wasn’t raining.

Stopped for a £3 meal deal in Tesco in Tain, the home of the Glenmorangie brewery, which was closed.

Otherwise, it was a day of straight cycling.

Took some great pictures along the way.

Today, I have to go from Inverness to Elgin, or there-abouts.

Here’s some pictures I took along the way.

Evanton view across the bay
Evanton view across the bay

Glenmoragie brewery
Glenmoragie brewery

 

View across Dornoch Firth.
View across Dornoch Firth.

 

Cadilac at Glenmorangie brewery
Cadilac at Glenmorangie brewery

 

Brora, view across headland
Brora, view across headland

Inverness YHA

Last night I stopped in Inverness YHA. Standard dorm bed job.

Nicky Tams – Inverness

Walked down to a restaurant called ‘Nicky Tams‘ which was one of the best meals I’ve had.

Salmon with capers and honey and mustard dressed salad, followed by Chicken in a whisky sauce jus with sautéed potatoes, baked field mushroom and mange tut. Then sticky toffee pudding.

It was called the ‘pre-theatre’ and all came for £16.95.

The beer was also excellent.

Probably the best place I’ve been to eat.

5 stars.

McDonalds

Just dropped in. :) for big mac.

Map – Day 16

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2 thoughts on “Day 16 – Helmsdale to Inverness”

  1. Great pictures……you’re following the east coast…..looks like great country. That meal sounds delicious. Happy journey

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