Day 2: Keiss to Wick

Distance: 14.08 miles ( 22.66 km)

Weather : Bright and sunny with a chilly breeze.

Start Time: 09.30

Finish time: 16.00

The second day began with the promise of stunning views and new discoveries. The morning was perfect—sunny and crisp, ideal for a long walk by the sea. I decided to spend the first part of the day walking along the beach, relishing the beautiful shoreline.

However, a slight detour was in order as I needed to avoid crossing the Wester River. To do so, I walked through an oil pipeline store where Seabed 7 seems to be building a new pipeline. After navigating through there, the detour took me onto the A99 for a mile or two before I could return to the beach, enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.

In the afternoon, I picked up the cliff path and passed Ackergill Tower, a majestic house on the shoreline. Continuing on, I reached Sinclair Girnigoe Castle, a ruin dating back to the 1300s. The castle, perched dramatically on a cliff, tells the story of centuries of history. I couldn’t help but imagine what it would have been like to stand in this very spot hundreds of years ago, living on the edge of the cliffs.

Ackergill Tower

Sinclair Girnigoe Castle

Next on my journey was the former RAF signals station at Noss Head, which was used during the Second World War as a listening station for enemy information.

The final stretch of the day took me on a 4-mile road walk into Wick. This part of the journey was a bit of a change from the cliffs and beaches and somewhat boring, but it provided an easy way to finish my day.

I arrived at Wick River Park Campsite where Adam greeted me with tea and flapjacks, which was a delightful treat. The amenities here are brand new and excellent, making for a comfortable stay. We also found a hotel close to the campsite, where we enjoyed a lovely supper.