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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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Scottish Borders Day 2 – Canonbie to Hawick

Scottish Borders Day 2 – Canonbie to Hawick

For our Scottish Borders Day 2, we would be cycling from Canonbie and heading to Hawick, where we would be staying with friends. Due to a downpour, it was after 10 am when we left the Cross Keys Hotel, having thoroughly enjoyed our time there. This would be the hilliest day of our tour, and it began with a climb out of Canonbie to Rowanburn. Throughout this tour, we would see masses of grouse. From Rowanburn, we would make our…

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