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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 4:56:17 GMT
Having spoken to Dave T earlier in the week this route was suggested ...it's a watered down version of a route that nearly killed the three of us a few years back ( Ian Bell being the other rider ) ..but still a full day out in it's own right ...
Starting at the visitors centre at Glentress ..we then completely ignore these trails until later in the day !
Instead we head back down the valley to Traquair ( there is now a trail in place parallel to the road ..?) and pick up the Southern Upland Way to head back to Peebles which incorporates one of the best ridge rides on an old drove road you are likely to find anywhere ..but plenty of climbing to do before you get to this little beauty ...
There is a fantastic little tea room in Peebles to have coffee & cake ..before taking the forest back roads to finish off on ( some ) of the trails in Glentress
It's a cracking day out and gives the opportunity to see a different side of the Tweed Valley ..which is largely ignored in favour of the trail centres ...
Who is coming ?
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Post by Chopper on Oct 16, 2015 8:35:09 GMT
If only it was sunday...aye, working tho
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 9:15:25 GMT
If I don't get other commitments, but just can't predict at this moment, but probably 75% yes.
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 16, 2015 12:04:00 GMT
as a day trip ,its too far north for us southern-northerners  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 12:22:41 GMT
Which is a shame ..if I had a mansion I would put you up for the night ..sadly I don't !
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 12:26:02 GMT
Southern -Northerners ...ha!
You have just invented a new demograph there Glynn ..although for the record you are still Northern in my eyes ..
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Post by Chopper on Oct 16, 2015 12:32:18 GMT
Which is a shame ..if I had a mansion I would put you up for the night ..sadly I don't ! Me neither, and wrong day for me, how long is this route Hodgy, how much time does it take ? |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 12:45:34 GMT
That's kind of a " how long is a piece of string " question Kev ...
As a rough estimate it's about 30 km ..without doing any of the trails in Glentress ..so in terms of timescale ..no real idea ..
I can describe the route from Traquair if you want ..maybe even get up with one or two folk on a Wednesday sometime ..( your day off ? )
I would love to say we could do it on the Sunday ..but the folks in the usual crowd are more suited to a Saturday ...
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Post by Chopper on Oct 16, 2015 12:57:42 GMT
Finish at 1 on a wed so its sort of too late id imagine
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 13:06:21 GMT
Probably Kev ..at least at this time of year with the days drawing in ..you might manage it yourself mind !
We will do it sometime though ..it's too good a ride not to.
I will stick the route up later for you ..
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Post by Euan on Oct 16, 2015 14:26:45 GMT
I'm also working on the 24th so I can't make it ether
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 14:42:17 GMT
That's a bit of a bugger as well Euan ..
You might be able to get out with Kev at some point. though ..
I haven't forgotten ..will post the route later ...
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Post by hodgy on Oct 17, 2015 6:53:35 GMT
For the benefit of mainly Kev & Euan ..but anyone else who wants it ..here is a very rough route description ..which you will need the relevant O.S. Map to follow . Start at the trail head at Glentress and then follow this as a nice gentle warm up : www.cyclescottishborders.com/route/tweed-valley-railway-path/At Traquair head for Kirkhouse and follow the Southern upland Way around Fetham Hill over Blakemuir (467m) to the forest edge then through the forest to Blackhouse . At the junction of the forest road turn right following the Douglas Burn for approx 1km to turn right on another forest road for approx 1km to join an easy to miss track on the left ( a Garmin or something similar would be a benefit) ...which takes you to the left of Whiteknowe Head . Follow the track between two hills both called Stake Law ..where the track splits stay right to climb around the side of Birkscairn Hill ( 661m ) ..then start descending to Kirkhope Law , Kailzie Hill on the fantastic cross border drove road down into Peebles . Pass through the town centre on the A72 heading back towards Glentress ..take a turning on the left where you meet the Soonhope Burn and then turn immediately right and follow the fire road as it climbs up into the forest ..from here do whichever GT trails you have the strength left to do ... |
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Post by ant on Oct 18, 2015 12:47:49 GMT
Me and Ingrid are at Melrose in the caravan so we will join you if you do thIs ride
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Post by hodgy on Oct 18, 2015 15:41:52 GMT
That's great Ant ..
Hopefully Dave,Jean, Paul , Graham & Russell ..will also be able to play as well ..
Colin can't make it due to a daughters birthday celebration...
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Post by hodgy on Oct 19, 2015 8:00:26 GMT
Nick McK ...has also confirmed ..
I will contact Paul by telling bone ..
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Post by hodgy on Oct 19, 2015 8:22:21 GMT
Who has also confirmed ...
Thinking of starting this ride from Cardrona ..might save a few bob on parking charges at Glentress ..?
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Post by hodgy on Oct 19, 2015 17:02:49 GMT
Dave & Jean are now also a yes and Graham has moved from a 75% to an 85% chance of being there ..
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Post by hodgy on Oct 21, 2015 8:01:38 GMT
Just to put a time on this ..10.00 am start ..and after being a tight arse and suggesting we meet at Cardrona I would concur with Dave that we meet at the main trail head car park at Glentress and start the ride from there ..
I have just been to downtown Bell City for some trail goodiesfor today's ride and met Russell who has no internet at the mo ..and he too has said that he is most likely to be there so looks like a good turnout ..
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 21, 2015 9:37:44 GMT
Did you ask Russell about my cow problem as in how to get them to disperse?
If not and manage to get near him for a few moments on Saturday could you please ask him, cheers.
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Post by hodgy on Oct 21, 2015 17:57:25 GMT
No problem Kirky ..I would like to know myself !
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Post by Marmite on Oct 21, 2015 21:24:16 GMT
Have fun guys would love to come but just a tiny bit to far .... For me  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 22, 2015 4:50:24 GMT
One day though Gaz ...
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Post by hodgy on Oct 22, 2015 13:29:57 GMT
Ant & Ingrid ..can't make this now ..Nick either ..
There is the possibility of another Bellingham local joining us though ..will know more later
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Post by Marmite on Oct 22, 2015 16:42:25 GMT
Yes mate will be next year now will have to stop over and see if I can get a few of the lads up  |
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