Embracing winter & late autumn while cycling through the enchanting Scottish highlands, en route to Shetland!

Our cycling journey through the Scottish Highlands to the most remote cinema in Britain continues! Despite the freezing weather, the beauty of the Highlands during the quieter winter months took our mind of the cold, as we followed the North Coast 500 (NC500). The Highlands had transformed into a quiet, empty landscape as we pedalled between mountains dusted with snow.

From nights of cold weather camping, to cosy evenings with local families thanks to the kindness of strangers, we battled to stay warm and make the most of the Highlands' rugged beauty. Fortunately for us, highland hospitality didn’t disappoint! We'd cycle north from Oban to Mallaig, then on to Ullapool, Gairloch, and Durness. The remote NC500 was absolutely stunning, but the relentless wind and rain forced us to stop several times to wait for the stormy Scottish weather to pass.

We visited Highland villages, cycled through dramatic mountains, and experienced local culture in some of the most remote parts of Scotland. This was one of the most challenging parts of our cycle tour of England & the Celtic Nations, and the last leg of our bike trip on the UK mainland.

2023 Update: These cycle touring videos were filmed back in 2021. As of 2023 Jill and I are no longer together and Jill is not affiliated with this channel in any way. Wishing her all the best for the future!

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