SchotlandThe Scottish BordersPeeblesGlensax Burn55°38’48” N 3°8’13” W
5 oktober 2016, Schotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Did the blue run (for riders in good health with basic mountain biking skills) last night and again this morning. Much scarier at night in fading light and no one around.
Expecting a straightforwardMeer informatie
SchotlandThe Scottish BordersPeeblesGlensax Burn55°38’50” N 3°8’17” W
4 oktober 2016, Schotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A surprising number of campers were up to witness an impressive sunrise at 7am. As arranged the previous night I parked up on the shore front by the youth hostel to use their facilities and enjoyMeer informatie
SchotlandHighlandUllapoolUllapool River57°53’49” N 5°9’48” W 3 oktober 2016, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
A day driving planned, aiming at Ullapool. I had been warned that progress can be slow due to the need to keep stopping to admire the scenery and read the information boards on the geology of theMeer informatie
SchotlandHighlandTongueKyle of Tongue58°29’31” N 4°25’38” W
2 oktober 2016, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Given perfect still conditions, I decided to cycle to Durness - for the exercise, the scenery on the way and hope of a pleasant coffee or lunch stop.
Achieved the first two - great to appreciate theMeer informatie
SchotlandHighlandTongueKyle of Tongue58°29’31” N 4°25’39” W 1 oktober 2016, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Ice on van this morning. Good job I brought my summer sleeping bag!
Decided to stay in Tongue a second day and go walking. Borrowed a guide to a walk up Ben Loyal and set off. Only saw one otherMeer informatie
SchotlandHighlandTongueRhian Burn58°28’31” N 4°25’2” W 30 september 2016, Schotland ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
Wind blown at Dunnet head, but with occasional views of Hoy. Interesting museum at Strathnaven, with an exhibition on the clearances made by the local primary school. Arrival at Tongue, so pretty IMeer informatie
SchotlandHighlandDunbeathDunbeath Water58°14’54” N 3°25’31” W
29 september 2016, Schotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Wind and rain in biblical proportions so decided an anti clockwise route up the East Coast would be favourable.
Aimed for Dunbeath on the strength of a good campsite review which was sound. HeatedMeer informatie
EngelandCarlisle DistrictStanwixRiver Caldew54°54’22” N 2°56’21” W
29 september 2016, Engeland ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
Visiting Cathrine, Adrian, Thomas and Iona.
