There was a choice of routes for this day; an 85 mile route diverting east as far as Biggar, and incorporating a seven mile climb, or a more direct and flatter route taking the old A74, now a B road which tracks the M74 north. Guess which one we chose?
This route is cyclepath for much of the length, with some poor road surfaces in places. That's true everywhere since this year's frosts but today was the worst we had seen. Another weather related observation; we crossed several minor rivers and all were completely dry. We saw this in Cumbria and Yorkshire too.
The route was really quiet as most traffic is on the motorway. Saw a buzzard hunting, and a family of oyster catchers.
Hotel is in the lovely Strathclyde Country Park. But no signal, so I'm posting this Tuesday from the shore of Loch Lomond.
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Well done up to now. You sound like you're enjoying it more now. Good luck with the final few days. Elaine & Chris
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