Evanton to Bettyhill 77 miles

Another lovely day riding in beautiful scenery, although we still have the headwind we have ridden into all the way from Lands End. Our first stop of the day is at the Falls of Shin; a spectacular waterfall near Lairg. We saw salmon leaping up the falls and ate great cake in the Visitor Centre. It is owned by Mohamed al Fayed and a startlingly realistic statue of him in highland garb watches over the shoppers browsing Harrods gifts in the shop. 
It is amazing how far north we are, and the landscape is very rural and remote. Had lunch in a pub which must be cut off by the snow for half the year. Amused to come across a house miles from anywhere with a number 4 prominently displayed. We did find number 3 eventually a couple of miles down the road. This would be a good place to live if you don't get on well with the neighbours.
Bettyhill is, unsuprisingly, on a hill. The hotel overlooks white sands that could come from a brochure for a tropical resort. But there are still blankets on the beds!