St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 4 – Jedburgh to Wooler

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 4 – Jedburgh to Wooler

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 3 completed. Now, on St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 4 we were cycling from Jedburgh to Wooler. It was once again a fine day when we left Airenlea B&B. Leaving Jedburgh, we followed the 4 Abbeys cycle route up through Belvedere and Crouchie Wood. A few miles further on we arrived at the village of Cessford. Near to the village are the remains of Cessford Castle. This is is a large ruined mid-15th century castle….

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St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 3 – Melrose to Jedburgh

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 3 – Melrose to Jedburgh

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 2 had been a tough day, so we were hoping for a slightly less challenging day of cycling on our St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 3 route from Melrose to Jedburgh. First, however, we took a bit of time out and visited Priorwood Gardens. We had been here before on our Coast and Castles South tour and enjoyed the visit. It was a peaceful start to the morning. Across the road from Priorwood Gardens is…

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St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 2 – Newcastleton to Melrose

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 2 – Newcastleton to Melrose

Our St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 1 had been in glorious sunshine. It was, however, a slightly overcast sky that greeted us on the morning of our St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 2. Today we would be cycling from Newcastleton to Melrose. Our route began by continuing along the side of the Liddesdale valley. After a few miles, we turned off the B6357 and cycled through the village of Steele Road. A little further on we decided to take a…

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St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 1 – Carlisle to Gretna to Newcastleton

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Day 1 – Carlisle to Gretna to Newcastleton

It was a lovely sunny day when Andy arrived for the start of our St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast cycle tour. Today we would be cycling from Carlisle to Gretna, where the coast-to-coast starts, then on to Newcastleton. Sarah was already on her St Cuthbert’s Way walk. Indeed the walkers were now on their third day. There was, however, a little bit of cycling to do before we arrived in Carlisle. Firstly, to get to Stockport rail station. Then secondly, to…

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Portland Basin 2021

Portland Basin 2021

It was raining when Stockport Community Cycling Club cyclists met in Woodley for this Portland Basin 2021 ride. Andy S and I were leading this second group, and today I was the back leader. Cycling out to Portland Basin is a regular Stockport Community Cycling Club route. For social distancing purposes, however, the route has changed slightly this year.  We began by weaving our way through Woodley before arriving at the Peak Forest Canal. Crossing bridges was taken carefully, with…

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