The North Loop: Day One | From Insch into the Wind
The first stage of the journey is behind me.
I set off from Insch, heading west towards Inverness, to officially enter the Northern Trail after crossing the monumental Kessock Bridge and the sun-shimmering settlement of Kessock Village. From that moment on, the road became a straight line leading towards pure nature and an open horizon.Passing the coastal town of Brora, I stopped at numerous viewpoints. Each pause was a moment to catch my breath, anchor in the present moment, and admire the raw beauty of the North Sea.
I reached John o' Groats – a symbolic place at the edge of the island. Although it is an iconic meeting point for travellers, an extraordinary, tranquil energy of open space hovers there, from where – with good visibility – the outlines of the Orkney Islands can be seen emerging from the mist.
From there, the road led me to Dunnet Head – the true, geographical northernmost point of mainland Great Britain. Majestic cliffs and a powerful gust of wind from the ocean literally wash away all unnecessary thoughts.
In the evening, I arrived in Thurso – the northernmost town in Scotland. I spent two hours there during the long evening, which stretched until 10:30 pm. Thurso is a charming port town overlooking the churning Thurso Bay, famous for its powerful waves and rich historical tradition, acting as a gateway to the wilder stretches of the coast. I had seen this place on the map many times, and it had always drawn me in with its far-northern location, sparking my curiosity.
However, I did not stay in the town. A few miles past Thurso, I turned off the main road into the heart of a quiet, green woodland. There, surrounded by trees, in utter peace and closeness to nature, I set up my night’s rest in the car. Over 220 miles behind me, and in the body – only pure space and gratitude.
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