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Lochs & Glens South Day 6 – Dalgarven to Glasgow

25 June 2017 Andy

Our Lochs and Glens South Day 6 was the final day of our cycling tour. Beginning from Dalgarven House Hotel the day began in blustery conditions. Thankfully, for much of the day, the wind would be behind us. Wherever Des books one of our overnight stays, there is usually a hill to climb. And this one didn’t disappoint. Just around the corner, there was a ‘cheeky’ climb and while our legs were still trying to function the climbing continued. Thankfully,…

Lochs & Glens South Day 5 – Ayr to Dalgarven

24 June 2017 Sarah

Friday was our Lochs and Glens South Day 5 trip where we cycled from Ayr to Dalgarven. We had to wait until midday before we could collect our clothes from the laundrette, so we had a walk around Ayr. Having collected our washing, we cycled into the centre of Ayr for lunch. After lunch we then cycled to where we had enjoyed ice cream the previous evening to pick up NCN route 7. We passed Cromwell’s Citadel. The route went…

Lochs and Glens South Itinerary

19 March 2017 Andy

Our Lochs and Glens South Itinerary outlines our major summer tour for 2017. It is, as usual, our annual group cycle tour with some of our friends from Stockport Community Cycling Club. This year the team will be Andy, Sarah, Andy S, Neil, Des, Ian, and Tracey. Sustrans says ‘there are lochs and glens, plus miles of coasts and forests on this part of National Route 7 north of Carlisle. It takes you along the beautiful Solway Coast, over the…