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 🚴🏻♀️😊.
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 🥰.
The bike 🚲 in the picture is huge, probs around 5ft at a guess, maybe belongs to the BFG 🧐🤔
Please click on the link in the photo below to read today's update 😊
I love quirky things, so here's something to think about 🤯😳. The taps in my en-suite were the wrong way round! So the cold was on the left & hot on the right & to turn them on, you had to turn them clockwise, so try your taps at home - having everything in reverse scrambles your brain 🧠 🥴😂😂. Equally random were the "cheese grater" lampshades at lunch 🥴🤯
Today was just 38 miles (62 km) & 1,470 ft (449 m) of ascent with a lovely cross & headwind 🌬️ Tynemouth was a fantastic place to kick things off. I've got happy memories of wonderful cycle lanes & fabulous beaches - wld highly recommend a visit if you haven't been☺️.
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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I’m jealous
Think you shld be resting after your mammoth trip
Should be an amazing trip. Look forward to following your blog. Hope the weather is kind and have a great time x
Thank you Elaine, fingers crossed on the weather x
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 😘
Thanks Liz, it seems that bike trips & me normally attract rain ☔️ 😂 so I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞 xx
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
Thank you, not sure about the selfies but I’ll definitely include pics of the castles 🏰🏯😊
Hope you have a fabulous trip Wendy I look forward to hearing how you get on and seeing some pics. Enjoy and stay safe 🚲 ☀️
Thanks Lesley, will send you some updates x
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 🚴🏼♀️🚴🏼♀️
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
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 🤞
Thanks Doreen, I’m looking forward to this trip xx