Set off from the very good B&B just after 9am. Weather cloudy but dry, so looking good, although the legs are feeling a bit heavy.
First few miles went well. However, as soon as we got out into open country the strong winds started. Fighting headwinds while climbing constant hills soon becomes tiring. Tom was tired from the previous day and soon started to complain about battling the wind. Had to keep waiting for him a lot and encourage him along.
7-8 miles along we stop to have a look at one if the many wind turbines in the area. Walking right up to the base of one is like approaching an alien structure (War of the Worlds springs to mind). They are enormous, very eerie and make a strange wiring noise as they turn. How on earth do they build them in a field in the middle of nowhere?
We reach the coast again and the wind becomes even stronger and we battle the headwinds. Slowly we turn south and the wind now comes at us side on - easier to cycle but now I risk being blow over as the wind gusts hit me from the side. 15 miles along we diverted to a ruined castle. Bumping along rough muddy tracks we arrived at the ruined tower of a castle, absolutely in the middle of nowhere. Well over 30 feet high and constructed of very large stones, it must have taken an age to haul the stones here and build it. Why is it here - some kind of watch tower? However, we have a pleasant break overlooking the dramatic coastline.
We press on and after a while the wind eases and the cycling becomes more enjoyable. Finally finding a small local shop, we purchase a few snacks and have a quick lunch. Heavy rain showers start while we're eating and continue off and on as we approach Aberdeen. Bumping our way along cobble streets we soon find the very welcome hotel.
Time for a shower, dinner and a walk around Aberdeen.
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