The John Muir Way offers a journey through Scotland’s landscapes, history and heritage. Traversing central Scotland, it links Helensburgh in the west with John Muir’s birth place Dunbar in the east and is fully way-marked for walking and cycling. https://johnmuirway.org/ With the smell of adventure in the air headed out early with plenty of time …
The day got off to a good start with a hearty breakfast. Breakfast done and checked-out it was time to hit the road, got rolling just before 09:00 the weather was shaping up to be alright for the day. Headed towards the River Tweed and pretty much followed it for a good few miles. Quiet …
Up fairly early this morning, but had a great sleep (much needed) squared myself away then went down for breakfast around 08:30. Had a nice chat with a couple up from Wiltshire walking the Northumbrian Coastal Path (Cresswell to Berwick-Upon-Tweed). Finished breakfast then got the bike sorted out... off ‘n’ rolling around 09:45ish. This morning …
The Coast and Castles South route is a great introduction to long-distance cycling. It’s one of the UK's easier, but no less epic, long-distance routes. Along the way, you’ll pass several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and Bamburgh Castle. Sustrans Set off early this morning with fresh legs and plenty …
Day Three Haltwhistle To South Shields After a half decent sleep we were up early doors washed and packed up about 07:30-ish ready for the last push to home. The campsite was very quiet this morning compared to when we arrived last night, light showers meant we had to pack up the tents wet... yet …
Day Two Allonby To Haltwhistle Had a rough night’s sleep the weather took a turn for the worse with strong winds and heavy rain most of the night. With tired heads and tired muscles we still got up early and packed up wet gear in the rain and donned full wet weather gear to head …
Hadrian's Cycleway is a 170-mile exploration into Britain’s past. As well as magnificent coastal views and breathtaking countryside you’ll see the famous wall itself, Roman forts and museums, quaint villages and attractive market towns, all set in a World Heritage Site. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-other-routes/hadrians-cycleway The Journey Begins Stopped at Wearmouth Bridge en route to Newcastle Set off …
The UK's most popular challenge cycle route, the C2C is often thought to stand for ‘Coast to Coast’, but the name is actually short for ‘Sea to Sea’. The iconic route travels 137 miles between the Irish Sea and the North Sea, from Cumbria to Tyneside, passing through the northern Lake District before climbing the …
The Capital Trail is the first Bikepacking Scotland route created, a perfect challenge for advanced and expert mountain bikers wanting to explore the amazing trails around Edinburgh, in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. http://bikepackingscotland.com/capitaltrail/ Day 1 (Portobello Beach) Kit sorted and waiting for Mark to arrive to pick me up from home, he turned …
Experience The Reiver Raid. Follow in the footsteps of the infamous Border Reivers, raiders along the Anglo-Scottish border in the late 13th century to the beginning of the 17th century and discover a hidden gem in the South of Scotland. http://bikepackingscotland.com/reiverraid/ Day 1 (Tweedbank) Up early to beat the traffic a lovely relaxing drive up …
Thoughts on Two Wheels 