You-Well has information on walking and cycling routes around the country. See this link for information on the Southern Upland Way, which is split into 10 sections: Portpatrick to Castle Kennedy – 13.5 miles (21.5 km) Castle Kennedy to Bargrennan – 26.5 miles (43 km) Bargrennan to St John’s Town …
National Tree Week was initiated in 1973 to encourage public interest in tree planting and to help people develop an appreciation for the importance and beauty of trees and the crucial role they play in our lives and for the environment. This week was chosen as the time to celebrate …
The one you’ve all been waiting for…..right? Let’s answer those questions from the last NC500 post: What did we wake up to? Were our bikes still there against the outside wall? Were we in any condition to cycle ….? And let’s start where we left off from …… 2 …
How are we only on day one I hear you ask? A lot happened. So – bellies full of soup,chips,rolls and a full pot of tea each – we knew we had to get on our way and say farewell to the comfort and lovely chat of the Lochcarron …
It’s almost that time again! Time to reconnect with nature and try 30 Days Wild #30DaysWild. This is a great initiative to encourage everyone to get outside a bit more than normal (if you can) and engage with nature in some different ways. We did this last year as a …
The NC500 – The good, the bad and the ugly – Part 3 So – we finished off with sunshine and snacks by Loch a’ Chuilinn.. Proper munch was on our minds – and by munch – I mean LUNCH. Onward towards Achnasheen which is where we …
Welcome back to the NC500 challenge Now…. where were we? Ah yes – trying to get a good nights sleep (max 4 hours available) amidst the rutting stags and owls. Good morning! I was awoken from what has probably been a 30 minute snooze …
Hello hello! Please see below some information passed on from Sarah from the Bike User Group at The Western General Hospital There will be more police bike marking on site on Tuesday, the 4th of May from 10am-1pm. This will be located at the usual location in the covered entrance …
In October – Kirstie and I set off to tackle the NC500 to raise awareness and funds for the amazing charity – the Scottish Assosciation of Mental Health. We set ourselves the challenge of completing the NC500 in 5 days – covering over 500 miles and completely self suffiecient …
When you’ve a big challenge coming up – preparation is key. Not just of the kit you are going to need – but the reality of mileage. We have done our chunky cycles before (see previous blogs) – often with trying inclines – always summiting with sweat and smiles. But …
