Borders Cycling.

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We've been up to Symington a couple of times this month and have enjoyed some good cycling.

Sunday 5 June - Reservoir Round: Symington, Tweedsmuir, St. Mary's Loch, Moffat, Symington - On a perfect cycling day.

On the road to Tweedsmuir.


Talla on a perfect day.


The road to the Megget.


Above the 20% climb up from Talla.


Starting the descent to St. Mary's Loch.


Heading for Moffat.


Downhill to the Grey Mare's Tail.


Climbing up to the Devil's Beef Tub.


Above the Beef Tub.


Saturday 18 June - Sunday 19 June - Micro-Cycle Tour:

 We'd been wanting to do a Micro-cycle tour for sometime and when the weather forecast suggested a good weekend we jumped at the chance. As we'd not toured with a tent for about two years we stuck to familiar roads and kept the distances down. It was an excellent trip and we hope to do more soon.

 Day 1 - Symington to Moffat via Peebles.
Heading east just outside Biggar.


Broughton.



Crossing the River Tweed on route to Peebles.


The road to Peebles.


The Meldon Hills outside Peebles.


Well loaded up for her Micro-cycle tour.


A quick rest at Traquair.


Reaching the summit of the B709.


Windshirt on ready for the descent to the Gordon Arms.


On the descent.


On the A708 heading south to Moffat.


Cruising along.


A quick break at St. Mary's Loch.


Climbing up the A708.


Leaving the Scottish Borders at the top of the climb.


Below the Grey Mare's Tail.


Enjoying some sunshine - almost in Moffat.



Our pitch for the night - cosy!!!


Relaxing with a good book.


A wee wine after tea.


Enjoying my pudding.


 Day 2 - Moffat to Symington.
Starting to pack up.

Moffat's famous Ram.


Climbing the Devil's Beef Tub.


Nearing the summit.


Back into the Borders.


Heading down the Tweed Valley.


Almost back to Symington by lunchtime.

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