I'm planning a tour from Edinburgh to Sanday (Orkney), starting on May 14th, this is my proposed route so far. I've chosen to go via Aberdeen as I've cycled North out of Inverness twice already.
I'm missing out the very scenic Bonar Bridge - Lairg - Altnaharra route to Betty Hill and planning to follow the A9 North to Helmsdale in order to make up a bit of time, at that point I can decide whether to take a break from the traffic and cut inland to Betty Hill or carry on North via Wick. Any suggestions on how I might improve on the route would be most welcome, TIA.
https://cycle.travel/map/journey/312112
I'm missing out the very scenic Bonar Bridge - Lairg - Altnaharra route to Betty Hill and planning to follow the A9 North to Helmsdale in order to make up a bit of time, at that point I can decide whether to take a break from the traffic and cut inland to Betty Hill or carry on North via Wick. Any suggestions on how I might improve on the route would be most welcome, TIA.
https://cycle.travel/map/journey/312112