Here we go...

Monday 28 July
Final kit check!
After packing up all our stuff we made the short cycle to Abbey Station for the train to Watford. A quick celebratory Nandos later, it was time to haul our bikes up and over the platforms towards the Caledonian Sleeper train. Luckerly it was running a little late!

Unfortunately the train was too long for the platform and in order to reach the bike storage carriage we had to wheel our bikes through 5 carriages, only just fitting down the narrow corridors. Thankfully, Andrew our sleeper host was very helpful and after a quick introduction to the features of our bunk room we were ready for a hot chocolate and whiskey before settling down for the night. 
Tuesday 29th
Before we knew it we had arrived at Inverness. Luckerly the platform was longer here so getting off the train was relatively easy!
Just in time for breakfast. After a short wait until the 9:00 opening we thought it rude not to treat ourselves to a full Scottish. Tasty. 
After a rather uncomfortable 4h train journey to Wick it was a relief to be greeted by Mark from the John o'Groats guest house who would take us the final 20 min drive to the John o'Groats guest house where a three course meal awaited us.


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