Day 86 Nybster to John o'Groats (The final day!)

 

                                                  

Lands End to John o'Groats complete!

Winding back to yesterday evening, Garry and I had a stroll around Wick harbour. 

     

Much later in the evening, a surprise visitor, Will, arrived in Wick after 15 hours of train travel from London. I've never seen Garry so surprised! A later night than originally planned before the final walking day!

This morning, I dropped Garry and Will at Nybster where they began walking northwards along the A99. Me and Alfie headed to park up at John o'Groats.

     

We met in John O'Groats village and walked together to Duncansby Head, which is the true north easterly point of mainland UK, with some incredible sea stacks. It was pretty windy there!

  

 

 

From Duncansby Head, we walked back towards John O'Groats village and then to the signpost, via the local farm shop and petting farm! 

We arrived at the official John o'Groats signpost where there were celebrations with fizz and a meal deal!

         

         

             

We couldn't be this far north without visiting the most northerly point on the UK mainland, Dunnet Head (by car!). It was incredibly windy here, so we didn't stay long!

A relaxing afternoon, showers and a celebratory meal at Mackays in Wick are planned this evening. 

Garry has walked a total of 1,112 miles and I've walked 421, (and driven many many more!)

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What an experience!   More stats and memories to follow tomorrow for those who are vaguely interested!