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Tongue to Thurso
Today (June 1st) was the second to last day of my LEJOG and the last night I would sleep in my tent. Jason saw me off from the campsite and planned to meet me again somewhere along today’s route. We… Continue reading
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Following the River Casserly from Rosehill to West Merkland
On Thursday May 30th, Jason and I packed our campsite and after coffee and oatmeal, headed back in the van to The Achness Hotel. Today my plan was to continue on the GB Divide route and wild camp somewhere in… Continue reading
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A day in Inverness
I spent a day resting in Inverness and preparing for the next two days when I would be off road. The Inverness Backpackers was a great place to relax and I met some very nice travelers from all over the… Continue reading
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Tomintoul to Inverness
I left Tomintoul under grey skies. My plan was to ride through Grantown on Spey and make a detour into Culloden Battlefield, which is very close to Inverness and then into Inverness to check into my Backpackers hostel that Rich… Continue reading
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Braemar to Tomintoul
Saturday May 25th was a spectacular day in many ways. The weather was perfect: blue skies, sunshine all day and not much wind. I had already booked into the Smugglers Hostel in Tomintoul, so I decided to take advantage of… Continue reading
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Kinross to Pitlochry
Wednesday May 22nd was a wet day from the start so I booked myself into the hostel in Pitlochry. For various reasons: I was feeling fatigued, there was heavy rain forecasted for a couple of days, and I’d heard that… Continue reading
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Edinburgh to Kincross
I left the hostel in Edinburgh fairly early and found the Blackhall and Roseburn multi-use path that takes you out of Edinburgh. My route continued through the small village of Dalmeny that houses one of the finest Norman churches in… Continue reading
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Almost Giving Up
The morning after the crash (May 20th), I woke up feeling demotivated and rather depressed. I didn’t feel like cycling and considered changing my flight and going home. However, after a couple of cups of tea in my hotel room… Continue reading
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Penrith to Lockerbie via Carlisle Infirmary
After spending the evening with Stuart and Nicola, I was ready for another milestone in the journey – crossing the border into Scotland. 🏴 Stuart is also cycling LEJOG but he is doing it in 4 or 5 day segments.… Continue reading
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Sedbergh to Penrith
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, Ann and Tim saw me off to Penrith. I was sad to say goodbye to them. They are very dear longtime friends and I enjoy every moment with them. 💕 I have been… Continue reading
Land's End to John O'Groats Adventure 