This is yesterday’s ride after the Bealach Na BA climb. We’re actually further down the road towards Skye.

If you’ve seen the 1970’s classic horror movie The Wicker Man you’ll recognise this concrete bridge in the Scottish Highlands village of Plocton.

That’s Jude cycling across it. I’ve shown her the Plocton highlights from the film, but she’s yet to watch the full thing. (Which is probably for the best.)

Can’t say I’ve seen any pagan human sacrifices in town so far. Lots of palm trees though. Gulf Stream innit.

No book research today. Instead I’m here for a commissioned travel piece in a national newspaper, and will be on the sea tomorrow not a cycle.