Coast & Castles: Tynemouth to Edinburgh

Join me on an what I'm hoping will be an unforgettable cycling adventure from the North Sea coast at Tynemouth to the historic heart of Edinburgh. This is my 7th trip with Peak Tours, so you could say I was a convert 😊. They sort everything out, all we have to do is rock up with our bikes, ride pre-prepared routes, eat good food, stay in nice hotels and enjoy the scenery without any of the faff or worry.  What's not to like 🚴🏻‍β™€οΈπŸ˜Š.

Over the next five days I'm hoping to see lots of Castles, some wonderful Highland COO's, ride forgotten or hidden lanes and see some breath-taking scenery. Thank you for joining me on this trip, I hope you enjoy it with me.😊

Fingers crossed 🀞for some good weather, it may have been known to rain on my previous mult-day trips😧.

I've just arrived in Tynemouth, and having been for a short walk, I'm really looking forward to exploring tomorrow. First impressions always count & it looks like a lovely part of the Country. One thing that does strike me is the total lack of rubbish & litter, it's heartwarming that people have respect for their environment πŸ₯°.

The bike 🚲 in the picture is huge, probs around 5ft at a guess, maybe belongs to the BFG πŸ§πŸ€”

Please click on the link in the photo below to read today's update 😊

Exploring Tynemouth πŸ₯°

As I don't know this part of the country, I'm taking a day to explore the area before the trip officially starts. Fab Castle 🏰 and Priory 😊, they date back to possibly the mid-7th century; the gate house you enter through was built in the 14th century. Its history is long and detailed, so it's definitely worth the visit.  

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Norman Brown
14 hours ago

I’m jealous

Wendy
12 hours ago

Think you shld be resting after your mammoth trip

Elaine Chappell
18 hours ago

Should be an amazing trip. Look forward to following your blog. Hope the weather is kind and have a great time x

Wendy
15 hours ago

Thank you Elaine, fingers crossed on the weather x

Liz Fisherj
a day ago

Good luck Wendy!
Hope you don't geyas drenched as when you came running with me or when you went to France! Keep safe and steady 😘

Wendy
a day ago

Thanks Liz, it seems that bike trips & me normally attract rain β˜”οΈ πŸ˜‚ so I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🀞 xx

Richard
a day ago

Wendy it’s a fabulous area to tour. You’re an amazing lady and I look forward to seeing more… take selfies with castles! I hope the weather is kind. Xx

Wendy
a day ago

Thank you, not sure about the selfies but I’ll definitely include pics of the castles 🏰🏯😊

Lesley Ford-Kalym
a day ago

Hope you have a fabulous trip Wendy I look forward to hearing how you get on and seeing some pics. Enjoy and stay safe 🚲 β˜€οΈ

Wendy
a day ago

Thanks Lesley, will send you some updates x

Julia
2 days ago

Ooh, it's a lovely part of the country isn't it . Let me know if any must sees as me and the OH are up that way next week. Not cycling but hopefully lots of walking and sightseeing. I hope the weather is kind to you 🀞🏼. Looks a fabulous route. Enjoy πŸš΄πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸš΄πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Wendy
a day ago

It’s a fab part of the country, I don’t really know it very well. I’ll let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed 🀞 on the weather

Doreen Williams
2 days ago

Good to hear from you. Thanks for the photos
Northumberland is a beautiful county so your in for some great views Hope the weather stays dry 🀞

Wendy
a day ago

Thanks Doreen, I’m looking forward to this trip xx