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Cycling from Craster (Northumberland, England) back to Edinburgh

July 7, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Two days cycling along empty country lanes, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, staying in a quaint B&B, and climbing the Lammermuirs.

Filed Under: Blog, England, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

Cycling from Tweedbank (Scottish Borders) to Craster (Northumberland, England)

July 2, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-day cycling tour that took us to Melrose, Kelso, Belford, Bamburgh and Craster, with glorious weather and a superb B&B.

Filed Under: Blog, England, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

Cycling in the Scottish Borders: Galashiels, Lilliesleaf, Jedburgh, Denholm, Melrose & Tweedbank (Scotland)

May 24, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A sunny and warm cycle in the Scottish Borders, riding past two ruined abbeys, an old Roman road and some churches; and visiting a familiar farm.

Filed Under: Blog, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

Wild camping, cycling & walking up Meall Chuaich (near Kingussie, Scotland)

May 11, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Two unforgettable days with glorious weather, a familiar Munro, a visit to our old camp, and an unexpected bridge.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett top, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Wild camping, cycling & hill walking (near Dalwhinnie, Scotland)

April 26, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-night wild camping trip with deserted paths, a convenient bothy, and spectacular views of Loch Ericht.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Cycling from Les Sables d’Olonne to Sainte Foy (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 28, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

An easy ride to a pretty town through some farms in western France, on a beautiful summer’s day.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Day ride Tagged With: Cycling, France

Cycling to the marshes north of Les Sables d’Olonne (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 24, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A flat ride to an intriguing spot, crossing the Tour de France route – a bit too early.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Day ride Tagged With: Cycling, France

A week in Les Sables d’Olonne (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 22, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

The first week of our holiday in France – full of boats, great food, breathtaking views, and sun, a lot of sun.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

Climbing Carn Dearg, a Munro in the Monadhliath mountains – near Newtonmore (Scotland)

May 31, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our climb on a beautiful June day. With an unusually dry ground, intriguing insects, and a square loch.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland, Walk Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

Cycling in the Scottish Borders: Galashiels, Innerleithen, Ettrickbridge, Selkirk & Tweedbank (Scotland)

May 27, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A sunny May cycle in the Scottish Borders, visiting some pretty towns and a familiar pub.

Filed Under: Blog, Day ride, Scotland Tagged With: Cycling

Cycling in East Lothian on Tiger & Bumblebee (Scotland)

April 21, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A long ride on a spectacularly sunny day. The perfect backdrop for testing Simon’s brand new bike.

Filed Under: Blog, Day ride, Scotland Tagged With: Cycling

Wild camping & hill walking near Dalwhinnie (Scotland)

March 30, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-night wild camping trip with glacial temperatures, a frozen loch, and a glorious Sunday.

Filed Under: Blog, Scotland, Walk Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Cycling to Clashgour, Glen Orchy (Scotland)

February 22, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A short cycle past Loch Tulla and along a pretty river with a magic name.

Filed Under: Blog, Day ride, Scotland Tagged With: Cycling

Tramping around in snowshoes on Beinn Odhar, a Corbett (Scotland)

February 18, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A fantastic excursion with bikes, snowshoes and a threatening sky. Thoroughly enjoyable and exhausting.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett, Scotland, Snowshoes, Walk Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

Climbing Ben Alder, a Munro near Dalwhinnie (Scotland)

May 29, 2017 by Maria Fernandez

Reaching the top of Ben Alder, a Munro, with low cloud and great navigating.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

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