Carlisle to the Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh (97 miles)

 

10th May 2022

We now leave England and head into the bonny hills of Scotland. 

After an “interesting” evening at Dalston Hall in Carlisle (haunted?!?) we passed through the chapels of Gretna Green and made it to Scotland!! Can’t believe it! 

The Southern Uplands were the most beautiful so far with epic long mountain roads. The least populated region in Scotland. Only sheep, lambs and the odd deer for company. Innerlethen for lunch. A mountain biking hub who knew? 

Hail rain sun and wind we had it all. A glorious ride into Edinburgh and a slap up meal at the Balmoral. Happy day 8 done!!!


We said a very sad goodbye to Adam and Nina - peloton leader and best dinner lady EVER - we’ll miss you both. A warm welcome to Pete and Lou - you’re going to love every minute! 

Early start!

Made it to Scotland👍🏻

Another old stone bridge

We can’t keep up 😉

Peloton 

Single file…

Amazing canopy roads

Such a sad goodbye to Neen and Ad -
We are FOREVER grateful

Last lunch 😞

Heading in to Edinburgh 🥂
















Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2022 at 10:10 PM

    97 miles in a day is formidable. Do you have spare batteries?

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  2. Lands End To John O'Groats 2022May 14, 2022 at 12:21 PM

    Yes. We are now battery specialists. It's been quite a learning experience for all of us 🧐

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