Anglo-Scottish Borderlands

by Bikexplore
Region
anglo-scottish borderlands
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This fixed-centre short break allows exploration of the often overlooked stretch of the Anglo-Scottish Borderlands to the north and east of Carlisle. This is an attractive, unspoilt corner of Britain, with landscapes ranging from rounded heather-clad hills through rich rolling farmland to coastal lowlands around the broad Solway Firth. A choice of two daily rides will make use of the area's excellent network of lightly used roads, which makes the area a paradise for cyclists. The daily rides will lead to varied destinations, from market towns like Annan, Brampton and Langholm to the Tyne valley, Eskdale and Hadrian’s Wall. Our base is a well-appointed country house hotel offering superb food using locally sourced fare.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Travel to the base and hotel check in

Travel to the base and hotel check in

Day 2: Loop rides to the west

66 km 550 m

D2

Loop rides to the west

Day 2: Loop rides to the west

89 km 830 m

D2

Loop rides to the west

Day 3: Loop rides to the north

75 km 910 m

D2

Loop rides to the north

Day 3: Loop rides to the north

88 km 1090 m

D2

Loop rides to the north

Day 4: Loop rides to the south-east

75 km 680 m

D2

Loop rides to the south-east

Day 4: Loop rides to the south-east

104 km 1030 m

D3

Loop rides to the south-east

Day 5: Loop rides to the south

70 km 660 m

D2

Loop rides to the south

Day 5: Loop rides to the south

93 km 960 m

D2

Loop rides to the south

Day 6: End of Holiday and Departure

End of Holiday and Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements

About the anglo-scottish borderlands

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