Day 1 (B) Hemsdale

Woke up to a full cooked breakfast, then carefully packed the panniers on my bike. First I had to cycle the last 800 yards to the John O'Groats Cafe where the End to End Travellers book is kept. After signing I set off on my way. Thank God for the good weather. If I'd had rain for the first day it could of put a real dampener on the trip. However, after stopping for a lazy lunch I realised I wasn't making the progress I hoped for on day one. I pressed on and made it to Hemersly, where I was able to find a B&B, along with the well renowned La Mirage Fish and Chippy, where I managed to get a "double portions" meal followed by a good night's sleep hoping to make better progress the next day.