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A rainy start riding down to Crossflatts station but under cover thereafter.
The 09:15 train to London was quite busy and a couple of small groups were noisily enjoying their private parties in ourRead more
A rainy start riding down to Crossflatts station but under cover thereafter.
The 09:15 train to London was quite busy and a couple of small groups were noisily enjoying their private parties in ourRead more
Borders bus to Newtown St Boswell ready to start walking at 8:45.
This was the longest days walking at just over 15 miles, but not too hilly and with a tailwind.
We met a group of four women, andRead more
Another early start to catch the 07:45 bus from Hawick to Selkirk so that we could do the walk in reverse, as before.
The forecast was for cold winds so we added warmer clothes and I dropped theRead more
Early bus to Hawick so that we could walk anti-clockwise back to Jedburgh with the wind behind us.
13.1 miles plus a couple of detours for flood prevention works and an eroded footpath by theRead more
Longer walk, with the day treated as a leg of a Camino, i.e. early start, early finish.
07:10 bus to Kelso for a cool breezy start. We fortified ourselves with a fried egg sandwich and a coffeeRead more
Drove to Newtown St Boswell and then took bus to Galashiels. Medium length walk with lunch in Melrose. Very tasty mushroom soup at Apple Jam.
Melrose Abbey is partially closed, along with all theRead more
Dropped the car in Galashiels (free parking on Sunday) and took the bus to Selkirk. A quick coffee in the marketplace we set off on the Borders Abbeys Way.
Wildlife spots today: an owl, a hare,Read more
A pleasant drive via Carlisle to Jedburgh, the latter part on deserted, twisty roads.
Very good to see Katy and Thomas over lunch in Carlisle.
Explored Jedburgh to get oriented and establish ourRead more
Cycle out to Fariones and had a cooked breakfast at Lava Bar - one of many Irish owned establishments.
Packed up (45 minutes).
Walked out to the north end of Matagorda to watch a few planes comingRead more
At last a leisurely start, taking a stroll out to watch and photograph planes landing at Arrecife airport. We then cycled to Arrecife along excellent cycle paths and took a walking route around CharcoRead more