I am writing this minimal blog from my tent. It is pitched at Kendal rugby club. It is great to be here - now warm and dry and fed after a shocking ride over the Shap summit today. The wind and rain made cycling impossible at times but it is done now and we are basically over the wild lump that is the Lake District.
Here is our route over the last few days :-
Mon 7 arrived Pitlochry and stayed at the SYA.
Tues 8 to Strathyre via Killin. 52 miles. Wild camped.
Wed 9 to Glasgow via Callander and Balloch. 64 miles. Stayed hotel.
Thurs 10 to Lesmahagow. 36 miles. Wild camped.
Fri 10th to Gretna via Abington . Crossed the border into England to stay at The Metal Bridge Inn after camping washed out. 63 miles.
The Sutrans guide book says the southern Scotland route totals 214 miles. So with 255 in The Highlands it makes 469 miles.
We have cycled top to bottom of Scotland. I cannot add descriptive thoughts or photos now. However just leave to say it has been memorable - often hard yes - but often wonderful. I am so glad we took it on. Mike has been great.
Here is our route over the last few days :-
Mon 7 arrived Pitlochry and stayed at the SYA.
Tues 8 to Strathyre via Killin. 52 miles. Wild camped.
Wed 9 to Glasgow via Callander and Balloch. 64 miles. Stayed hotel.
Thurs 10 to Lesmahagow. 36 miles. Wild camped.
Fri 10th to Gretna via Abington . Crossed the border into England to stay at The Metal Bridge Inn after camping washed out. 63 miles.
The Sutrans guide book says the southern Scotland route totals 214 miles. So with 255 in The Highlands it makes 469 miles.
We have cycled top to bottom of Scotland. I cannot add descriptive thoughts or photos now. However just leave to say it has been memorable - often hard yes - but often wonderful. I am so glad we took it on. Mike has been great.
Ps we are now 75 miles further down the road at Kendal.
Tomorrow we head for Whalley wit Manchester to follow the day after hopefully. xxxx
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