Summer Guided Cycle Rides
Saturday 6 June 2009
West of Annan
A fairly easy ride taking in Kinmount Park and Repentance Tower
Grade: Mostly easy; 21 miles (inc. 3 off-tarmac). OS Maps: Landranger 85, Explorer 322.
Meet: Somerfield Car park Butt St at 13.15 for 13.30. Train station in Annan. On NCN route 7 and Cyclists' Byway.
Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 June 2009
Bike Week
Watch out for press notices and posters for full programme.
Saturday 27 June 2009
Drummore/Mull of Galloway
We visit the most southerly point in Scotland at the time of its maximum population of nesting birds. Tea/coffee at the spectacularly sited Gallie Craig restaurant.
Grade: moderate with one big hill which we can walk if we like, 12 miles. OS maps Landranger 82, Explorer 309.
Meet: Drummore main street at 13.15 for 13.30; Map ref. NX 365165. Sorry, no bike-bus or train nearby.
Wednesday 8 July 2009
Borgue area heritage
A great favourite easy ride visiting a quaint church, a Viking harbour, a wonderful coastline and more, including an ice-cream stop at 'Cream o' Galloway'.
Grade: Easy, 12 miles (inc. 2 off-tarmac). OS maps: Landranger 83, Explorer 312. Booking: advised.
Meet: Borgue village at 13.15 for 13.30. On NCN Route7; service 500 bike bus stops on A75 Gatehouse turn-off, 5 miles.
Saturday 11 July 2009
Lockerbie/nature reserves
This is an easy ride visiting two nature reserves, with the expert company of a wildlife ranger to keep us well informed.
Grade: Easy, 12 miles (inc. 2 off-tarmac). OS maps: Landranger 78,85, Explorer 322. Booking: advised
Meet: Lockerbie main car park at 13.15 for 13.30, map ref. NX 135815. On NCN R74.
Saturday 25 July 2009
Ardwell/Central Rhins
There is so much to see here! Famous crosses, a west-coast hideaway, gardens, a Telford harbour, a Broch, and more.
Grade: fairly easy; 17 miles (inc. 3 off-tarmac). OS maps: Landranger 82, Explorer 309.
Meet: Ardwell Picnic site at 13.15 for 13.30, map ref. NX 109454. Sorry, no Bike-bus or train nearby.
Saturday 8 August 2009
Kirkcowan/Bladnoch valley wildlife lookout
This is a new ride for us. Suggested by the local wildlife ranger, we are looking forward to it very much. It includes the famous Torhouskie Standing Stones and Circle, and perhaps also the Hole Stone, where you can reaffirm your marriage vows!
Grade: Easy; 16 miles. OS maps: Landranger 82, 83, Explorer 311
Meet: Kirkcowan Village Hall 13.15 for 13.30. Map ref. NX 329607. Service 500 bike-bus stops here.
Thursday 13 August 2009
Port William area
This ride has an absorbing mixture of features from bronze age to very recent, and a few miles of coastal scenery to boot.
Grade: Easy, 17 miles (inc.1 off-tarmac). OS maps: Landranger 82, Explorer 311. Booking: advised.
Meet: centre of Port William village at 13.15 for 13.30, Map ref. NX 337435.
Saturday 22 August 2009
Sanquhar/Wanlockhead
This is admittedly our most strenuous ride this season, but handsomely rewards our efforts with spectacular views and the absorbingly interesting lead mine associations at Wanlockhead. Possible extension to the top of the Lowthers in the afternoon. Afternoon reward is the long glide down the Mennock water with the possibility of seeing gold panning gong on. Lunch at the Wanlockhead café.
Grade: strenuous, 24 miles (inc.11 off-tarmac, so wide tyres required). OS maps: Landranger 78, Explorer 329.
Meet: large car park top of Simpson Rd (from the south, turn right at bus stop), 10.15 for 10.30; Map ref. NS 782099.
For further information contact John Taylor on 01556 670395
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