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Borderlands Loop

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CYCLE HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

No of Days Riding

11 days

Ride Options

Supported
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Type of Ride

Road, Hybrid/Gravel

Technical Difficulty

Moderate

Fitness Level

Moderate to Good

Total Distance

367 Miles/590 Kms

Total Ascent

3500

Full Itinerary PDF

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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

The circular Borderlands loop of Southern Scotland and Northern England along cycle paths and minor roads, allows the cyclist to enjoy the full splendour of this part of the UK, rolling hills, open countriside and lots of historical and geological interest including:

  • The Forth & Clyde Canal
  • Falkirk Wheel & Kelpies
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Berwick Ramparts
  • The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
  • Bamburgh Castle
  • Alnwick Castle
  • The Cheviot Hills
  • Northumberland National Park
  • Hadrians Wall
  • Gretna Green
  • Robert the Bruces’ Cave
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

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Self Guided or Fully Supported Holiday

Self Guided – This is normally a “self guided” trip, you will be supplied with maps, route notes and gpx files along with information about the route and accommodations.  We are however only a phone call away and can arrange assistance should you require it, normal response time is 1 – 4 hours

Full supported  – throughout your trip, our fully trained tour guide will meet you at various points along the route to ensure everyone is okay, supply you with light refreshments and water, they will also carry a stock of spare parts for your bike as well as a spare bike in case of total breakdown.

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Transport

Depending upon where you spend your first night, we can put you up in either at the start or the finish or your route or even somewhere in between. We will supply you with transport to the start of the route or from the end of the route back to your vehicle (parking charges may apply), train station or airport.
We can also collect you from your home location, transfer you to the start and take you back from the finish to home, this is very popular with larger groups and can work out quite cost effective.
We operate three fully licenced 8 seater minibuses and cycle trailers so that your ride across is in comfort.
Bikes are stored individually and packed out with high density foam where necessary.
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Accommodation

We only use good quality, cycle friendly, accommodation that is on, or close to the cycle route, generally guest houses, small hotels or inns. All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis with a full cooked breakfast and vegetarian options always available. We also try and ensure that there is always somewhere close by to have a decent evening meal and some light refreshments. Prices are based on twin or double room occupancy, with single room options available (may be subject to an additional charge).
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Route Maps, Route Notes, GPX Files

You will be given a copy of the relevant cycle route maps to use throughout the ride along with general information about the route, detailed maps of where your accommodation is each night, a list of cycle repair shops along the route along with other emergency contact numbers in case of any major or minor mishaps. (One pack/two riders)

We will also send you out a recommended list of what we believe you will require for your ride. We now also have gpx/strava files that are available should you have a garmin type navigator.

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Emergency Recovery

If you do have a disaster and are totally stuck, either physically, mentally or mechanically, then we offer an emergency recovery service (up to 4 hour response) to get you off the route and to safety. May be chargeable depending upon circumstances.
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Certificate of Completion

We all like a “trophy” to prove that we’ve done something! At Pedal Power we will give everyone who completes the ride a signed and dated Certificate of Completion to prove to those doubters back at home that you did do it.
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Baggage transfers

We will pick-up your baggage each day (1 bag per person, up to 15kg) label it and transfer it on to your next nights accommodation. If you have additional bags that you require transferred or bags that you want stored we can happily do that for you as well, additional baggage may be chargeable.

MAP & LOCATION






Itinerary

Itinerary

This is a bespoke “fully guided” trip running from 11th – 22nd June 2023

Group size is limited to 20 riders

Itinerary (2023)
11 Jun – Arrive Glasgow, overnight in Glasgow
12 Jun – Transfer to Edinburgh via Falkirk (Wheel & Kelpies) Sightseeing afternoon/evening in Edinburgh
13 Jun – Fit with bikes, ride to Dunbar (50 kms)
14 Jun – Ride to Berwick (50 kms) Walk around Berwick Ramparts
15 Jun – Ride to Alnwick – (80 kms) Ride onto Holy Island
16 Jun – Ride to Bellingham (55 kms)
17 Jun – Ride to Haltwhistle (67 kms) Visit Vindolanda Roman Settlement
18 Jun – Sightseeing day walking Hadrians Wall
19 Jun – Ride to Carlisle (40 kms) Visit Roman Army Museum and Carlisle Castle
20 Jun – Ride to Moffat (Visit Robert Bruce Cave) (67 kms)
21 Jun – Ride to Glasgow (90 kms)
22 Jun – Onward travel

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This is a fixed date trip for June 2023

Price per Person  £1,695.00
 Single room supplement  £    545.00
 Cycle Hire  £    180.00
 Electric Bike Hire  £    360.00

 

– Prices are per person and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double ensuite room on a B&B basis and includes baggage transfers, maps, route notes, emergency recovery and transfers.

– Additional nights before or after, or stop overs during your trip can be added, price dependant on availability.requirements, just let us know what you require.

We do offer discounts for family groups with younger children where they are sharing a family room – just contact us to find out more!

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