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The England and Scotland Border situated at Gretna Green and is my first intoduction to cycling in Scotland.
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The first and last house in Scotland situated at the southern entrance of Gretna Green on the Border.
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Loch Ken. This is a Spring evening in the beer garden of The Ken Bridge Hotel situated about 1 mile from the village of New Galloway.
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Clatteringshaws Loch. Situated in The Galloway Forest and this scene is the offroad section of Lochs and Glens National Cycle Route 7.
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Clatteringshaws Loch. This is my first taste of offroad cycling in South West Scotland on part of National Cycle Route 7.
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Clatteringshaws Loch. This scene is at the western end of the Loch near Half Way Stone.
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Craigencallie House. One of the most remote parts of The Galloway Forest and not far from where you meet The Southern Upland Way.
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Loch Dee. This scene is on the shared route of National Cycle Route 7 and Scotlands coast to coast long distance footpath, The Southern Upland Way.
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The Southern Upland Way. This scene is the eastside of Loch Trool looking torwards White Brae Top.
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North Balloch. Situated northwest of Carrick Forest in the County Of South Ayrshire and one of the most remote onroad routes of this tour.
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North Balloch. Another scene of the onroad route of National Cycle Route 7 and taken on my journey between Newton Stewart To Ayr.
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Crosshill. Ancient weaving village situated in South Ayrshire on National Cycle Route 7 and last place of civilisation if you are heading south bound.
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The seaside resort Of Ayr. This scene is on the beach looking torwards the southern direction and noted for its golden sands.
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Ayr. This is the main shopping area of this seaside town and Wallace Tower in the background is one of the towns historic buildings.
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Ayr. This Scene is looking into Wellington Square Gardens and is 1 of the resorts lovely conservation areas and only a short walk from the seafront.
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Ayr. This scene is looking north into Cassllis Street with a distant view of 1 of Ayr's most historic buildings, St Johns Tower.
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Ayr. Another seafront view of this seaside resort and this is looking towards the north end with its open green spaces.
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The Pleasent seaside resort of Troon situated about 10 miles north of Ayr and is home to The Royal Troon Golf Club. This scene is at The South Beach.
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Ardrossan. Situated about 30 miles north of Ayr on The West Scotland Coast and this scene is The Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal.
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The Isle Of Arran. Taken while crossing over on the Ferry and this scene is looking towards Brodick with its beautiful blue sea and hillside view.
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The Isle Of Arran. This is at Brodick water front and is my most northerly distance to this day in history. Total distance from Harrogate is 270 miles
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Isle Of Arran. This scene is looking north across Brodick Bay and one of my best scenes of The West Scotland Coast.
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The Isle Of Arran. This scene is Brodick beach and this is the gateway holiday village to this popular West Scotland tourist destination.
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Girvan. Another of South West Scotlands holiday resorts and this scene is its picturesque fishing harbour.
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Girvan. This scene is on the beach looking torwards Alisa Crag situated in the North Channel
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Girvan. This is looking torwards the south beach end of this seaside resort with impressive views torwards Woodland Bay.
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Loch Ryan. Situated between the Rhins and the Galloway Hills and this picture scene was taken from Stranraer seashore.
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Stranraer. Important Scottish Ferry Port and partly seaside town. This is also Scotland's main Ferry Terminal for Ireland passengers.
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Stranraer. Waterfront scene of this Scottish seaside town and this is on the coast path looking torwards Mc Cuuloch's Point.
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Stranraer. This scene is in its main town centre and taken while having a break from cycling during this tour.
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Gatehouse Viaduct. Used to carry the old railway between Wigtown and Portpatrick. The line also served Loch Ken and The Galloway Forest until 1964.
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Loch Granoch. Situated in the Galloway Forest and is on the offroad section of Route 7 between Creetown and Bruce's Stone.
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Eyemouth. Situated on the southeast Scotland coast north of Berwick Upon Tweed and taken during the summer of 2018 on my Great North Cycle Tour.
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