Author: Jenny Oliver

We had a lazy start today as Claire was going swimming early and we only had 20 miles to ride to our final destination, John O’Groats, so we decided to have a bit of a lie in an a later breakfast. We have become so used to the routine of waking at 7am sharp and…

We had a very interesting night in the Wee House Glamping pod. Maybe we should say that what goes in the Wee Hoose, stays in the Wee Hoose! Suffice to say, it was very wee, but actually quite cosy and we had everything we needed. I should also say the kind owners of the Wee…

We left Dingwall after a nice breakfast at the Hotel. It was a touch warmer than the previous day. As often occurs, we started off with a couple of climbs! Rising up to a ridge overlooking the Cromarty Firth with its distinctive bridge. Navigation was reasonably straightforward. Agricultural farmland changed to heather, gorse and pine…

The day started out cold and with a light sprinkling of rain. After leaving the town, we passed by the small castle. We continued down an old military road. the vibrant colour of the red rowan berries was distinctive. Climbing onto the open moor the wind was in our faces again and a bitter cold.…

We set out from Braemar with a cold nip in the air and the wind against us. Even so, we managed to make good progress as the road was somewhat sheltered. We cruised alongside the River Dee past Balmoral Castle. Our progress was soon to be slowed as we encountered the first long climb. The…

We set off from our very nice, spacious and comfortable chic apartment in Perth. It had been forecast for heavy rain today and we were incredibly fortunate that the weather turned out to be sunny and dry instead. It was very cold though with a wintery feel to the air. We were wrapped up warm…

Today started off overcast with rain threatening. We were able to ride out of Edinburgh assisted by an excellent network of cycle paths, although we did manage to get hooted at by a tram! Making good progress, we rounded a corner and there in the distance was the Forth Bridge! We learnt that the Forth…

Today was to be a shorter ride as we had covered a longer distance the previous day to reach our accommodation. As we had more time, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at St Ronan’s Hotel. At breakfast we chatted with two gents in their mid-70’s who were walking from the West to the East Coast.…

Today was to be a long hard day. We had extended our route in order to reach our accommodation. It was a cold today and unlike the previous few days, the sun didn’t shine and it was overcast all day. Also, the wind was coming from the NE and so was mainly against us. There…

The day started with dramatic scenery, the dark clouds around Howgill Fell and the sun lighting patches on the massive hills. Dramatic climbs too! Then left Fells behind and flatter riding in the borders. Rounding a corner in a hamlet in middle of nowhere and outside the pub was a band of merry Morris Dancers…