Lairg was a very small village, but had all we needed and we managed to get on the road reasonably early. We were very soon on the A road, single track with passing places. A long gentle climb up to Crask Inn. Then it rained all the way down to Altnaharra. We saw the hotel and decided to go in. There were 2laden Thorn bikes outside.(The tandem is a Thorn) They were just starting going south. Shortly after 3 other cyclists arrived, they were like us nearly finished. As we left another 6 arrived. The rain continued most of the way to Tongue. The landscape had opened out, some high forbidding looking hills, trees had gone. Evidence of peat cutting was visible along the route. Could not find anywhere for lunch, the sun failed us today so we resorted to the bivvy tent. We finally saw the sea loch Kyle of Tongue and rolled down to the hotel. Great room, hot bath and complemenary sherry, followed by a very enjoyable meal.
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