Norham Castle Archives

Scottish Borders Day 4 – Kelso to Berwick-Upon-Tweed

12 October 2018 Andy

Scottish Borders Day 4 was the final day of our coast-to-coast cycle ride. We started the day in Kelso. We were staying at Duncan House. After a leisurely and enjoyable breakfast, we set off in the direction of Floors Castle. It was an overcast morning, windy, and with the promise of some light showers. We soon joined NCN Route 1. This section of Route 1 we have cycled previously, in the opposite direction, on the Coast and Castles South tour. This…

Pennine Cycleway Day 1 – Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Wooler

14 June 2014 Sarah

Pennine Cycleway – Day 1. Five of us travelled up to Berwick on Friday and the remaining two members of the team arrived this morning. Yesterday afternoon was rather wet at times! We stayed at Berwick Youth Hostel, which was very pleasant. This morning was spent wandering around Berwick whilst we waited for Tracey and Neil to arrive. We looked around the town, the ramparts and the lighthouse. We even got to see a grey seal out swimming as well as…

Coast and Castles South Day 4 – Lindisfarne to Yetholm

18 June 2013 Andy

Coast and Castles South Day 4. After yesterdays cycle to Lindisfarne today, provided us with another glorious sunny day and our first entry into Scotland. Our destination, following a slight booking mix up, would be Yetholm. Interestingly, today’s ride would prove to be as much about bridges as the coast and the castles. Leaving Beal, NCN Route 1 follows a coastal path through Lindisfarne Nature Reserve. Unfortunately Neil managed to pick up an injury due to coming off worse after picking a fight…