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The John O'Groats Trail

Day 60: Ackersgill Tower to John O’Groats

Bucholie Castle Well, here we are. This should be my last day of walking on my very long walk. I had about 19 miles to go along the coast line…

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July 3, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 59: Lybster to Ackergill Tower

Sea arch near Wick I woke early. I still wasn't used to sleeping in a bed. Unfortunately, my leg was still sore, so I popped some ibuprofen, applied the last…

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July 3, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 58: Helmsdale to Lybster

The moors near Berriedale I woke up early on my cliff top eyrie to another fine morning. The forecast was good until late afternoon when persistent heavy rain was expected.…

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July 3, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 57: Golspie to Berriedale

Walking along the beach I woke early about 5 o'clock. It was a beautiful sunny morning although a little cold with the wind blowing off the sea. An apple for…

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July 2, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 56: Tain to Golspie

Wild camping near Golspie I woke up after an eight hour sleep straight through without waking . I was feeling refreshed. I packed up in double quick time and set…

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July 2, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 55: Drumsmittal to Tain

Camping near Tain I woke after a good sleep and was away by 6:45 . For the first hour I walked along a minor road with pretty views of the…

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July 1, 2025
The John O'Groats Trail

Day 54: Inverness to Drumsmittal

Seafood Chowder We had made such good progress the day before that we had time to sleep in and relax in the morning, just as well as someone had kept…

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July 1, 2025
The Great Glen Way

Day 53: Drumnadrochit to Inverness

That is what I call tea and cake We both had a good night's sleep although Sophie was a little cold. I promised to swap sleeping bags with her at…

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June 30, 2025
The Great Glen Way

Day 52: Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit

Sophie improving the view I had a restless night. I suspect it'll take me some time to get used to sleeping in a bed again once all this is over.…

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June 29, 2025
The Great Glen Way

Day 51: Gairlochy to Fort Augustus

The Highlander Club I woke later than I expected and set off, partially invigorated by a Firepot apple porridge, towards Fort Augustus.  The walk began with a charming meander around…

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June 27, 2025
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