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Budget bike bags - As described in the ride guides the only reliable way to carry an unlimited (within reason) number of bikes on a UK train is to use a bike bag. A simple, very lightweight, cheap (around £10), envelope style bike bag can be quickly and easily made using plastic tarpaulin and gaffa tape (both available from DIY stores). With a shoulder strap borrowed from a sports/shoulder bag clipped to a couple of zip-ties on the frame it's reasonably easy to carry.
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| Coast to Coast |
Information update - Click here to obtain contact information for accommodation, bike shops, rail access etc.
Free GPX file and digital version available - just
email us
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Lakeland Loop |
Lake
District Information Centres - in recent years
shortfalls in LDNP funding has lead to the closure of
some Info Centres. These ones are
definitely open: Bowness Bay, Keswick and Ullswater. For up-to-date info visit the Lake
District National Park website. |
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| Sarn Helen Trail |
Free GPX file and digital version available - just
email us
and we'll send you the files.
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| Scotland - all routes |
Access Rights - in Scotland everyone has the right to be on most land and water for recreation, education and for going from place to place providing they act responsibly. These access rights and responsibilities are explained in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.com for more information.
SYHA closures - quite a few youth hostels have been closed down, whilst others have been refurbished. For more information visit the SYHA website at www.syha.org.uk.
Auchriachan Farm, Tomintoul - the owner, Mrs Duffus, has moved but is still close by and offers B&B. Phone is unchanged (01807 580416). The address is Conglassview, Tomintoul, Moray, Banffshire AB37 9EQ |
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Accommodation Lochalsh/Loch Hourn - it's not been confirmed but it seems that the B&B at Corran is no longer in business. A great shame if this is true. Apart from some great wild camping spots along the Glenelg-Corran road here are some alternatives:
Balcraggie House, Old Military Rd, Kyle, Highland IV40. Phone : 01599522313. Email : donna.stiven@gmail.com. Website: balcraggiehouse.co.uk
The Glenelg Inn, Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, The Highlands IV40 8JR. Phone : 01599 522273. Email: info@glenelg-inn.com
Rhona Macdonald, Moyle Park Campsite, Glenelg, Ross-Shire, IV40 8LA, Phone:01599 522242. Email: rhona.macdonald1@btinternet.com
Grants Guesthouse, Ratagan, Glenshiel, IV40 8HP. Phone: 01599 511331. Email: info@housebytheloch.co.uk. Website: www.housebytheloch.co.uk
More info at www.glenelgscotland.com
Auchriachan Farm, Tomintoul - see Scotland - all routes above. |
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Wessex
Way |
Mendips
route tip - a permissive bridleway circumnavigates
Wavering Down on the Mendips which will help those who
find the climb too challenging. Look out for some singletrack
on the saddle between Compton Hill and Wavering Down that
keeps to the N side of the ridge past Hill Farm. The views
are reputed to be better even though you are lower.
A27/Long Hill route change - the South Downs Way has been re-routed where it crosses the A27 (route direction paragraphs 43 and 44). Click here for map and route directions. |
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| Westcountry
Way |
Important route change in Plymouth - The first leg, from Plymouth Hoe to Laira Bridge, has been re-routed to make use of National Cycle Network route 27. Please click here to download map (now included with the book).
Easy option to Princetown
- there is an easy, lane/railpath option from Clearbrook
(via Hoo Meavy, Meavy and Dousland) to Princetown that
uses the Burrator/Princetown railpath. This avoids the
'technical' climb from the 'Scout hut' (near Nattor and
labeled 'Cycle Route' on OS 1:50000 maps). The new section
is signed from the Dousland/Burrator road at GR 547676. |
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