Heading north, passing through Tay Forest Park and the stunning Cairngorm Mountains with a stop at Glenshee for "Tea @ The Shee". Body refuelled, its onwards again taking on the multitude of twists, turns, ups and downs of the magnificent Old Military Road as it passes Letch Ski Centre towards Inverness. The final stretch of the day includes a short but stunning section of the world famous NC500, skirting Beinn Eighe and its Nature Reserve to days end at Gairloch on the shores of a sea loch.

Today’s route from Gairloch follows the wonderful NC500 as it winds its way north along the rugged west coast. Replete with views that will blow your mind this is what riding the west coast of Scotland is all about. Passing Loch Ewe (The deep waters of Loch Ewe were used by the allies during WW2 as the base for the Arctic convoys that supplied Russia) and the beautiful Loch Assynt. The views and spectacular scenery continue to inspire as the route heads to Durness and a dash 'across the top' to finish the day at this evening’s characterful accommodation.

First stop of the day is Dunnet Head (The true most northern point of mainland Britain) before a short hop to the world-famous John O'Groats signpost. Continuing on the NC500 heading south as it follows the east coast, passing the city of Inverness (The official start and finish points of the NC500), then onto Loch Ness (keep those eyes peeled for "Nessie") and the Commando Memorial. Respects paid it’s a short ride to the final destination of the day, Fort William in the shadow of magnificent Ben Nevis.

Upon leaving Fort William the route takes the A82 through the truly magnificent, Glen Coe; a place of majestic mountains, tranquil Lochs and vast open space, before a short break at a biker’s favourite - "The Green Welly Shop" at Tyndrum. The journey continues apace along sweeping, diving and rising roads through the northern most reaches of Trossachs National Park, before crossing the Firth of Forth on the Queensferry Bridge. Once across the bridge, it's a slingshot route around Edinburgh, and into the Beautiful Borders and its splendid roads. All too soon the border between Scotland and England appears and then it’s a short ride to this evening’s hotel.

Today is the last group day of this tour, tracing a path across northern England, taking in scenic Kielder Water and the Northumberland National Park, snaking across the North Pennines and onwards into the shear vastness of the Yorkshire Dales – stopping for lunch at Britain’s highest inn and riding one of Jeremy Clarkson’s favourite roads. Continuing south, it’s a short ride to the last hotel of the tour on the southern edge of the Dales.

This morning is celebrated with a traditional Full English Breakfast fit for a king, or queen, as you say your final good-byes to new friends and finally depart for home at your leisure.