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Day 3 - 19th April
We woke to heavy rain this morning and groaned, we had been so lucky as the forecast had been heavy rain and wind for the week so we togged up in waterproof gear, only to find it had stopped when we got on our bikes – hooray! Now we were heading due south and could see the Cumbrian mountains in the distance.
We cycled along lovely little farm lanes off the main roads (much of it newly done with tarmac byways through farmers fields as part of the Sustrans network) Read more
Day 2 – 18th April
We start with a climb up to Gilsland where we make our first contact with The Wall!
Hadrian’s Wall was built, beginning in 122, to keep Roman Britain safe from hostile attacks from the Picts. It was the northernmost boundary of the Roman empire until early in the fifth century.
Pat’s recently completed a charity cycle challenge to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. She, along with friends Janie and Pete, completed the Hadrian’s Wall Cycleway in just three days. Here’s the first of her blogs about her adventures.
Following Route 72
Food’s always tastier when it’s fresh. From eggs with the brilliant orange yolks
collected by the kids that morning to salad picked five minutes before lunch in our veggie patch, or cream teas in one of Cornwall’s gardens with still-warm scones, clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam. Mmm….
Nestled by the water’s edge at Restronguet Creek, the Pandora Inn is one of Cornwall’s best loved pubs.
Parts of the inn date back Read more
Bike Week takes place 16 – 24 June, and is the UK’s biggest cycling event. Around half a million people will be joining in with events across the country – will you join them?
Research shows that 77% of people Read more
If you’ve ever thought about having an eco-friendly holiday, it could be easier than you think. Being green doesn’t have to mean going without; a few small changes and a shift in thinking can make all the difference.
The Easter holidays are only just around the corner… If you’re coming down to Cornwall, there are all sorts of ‘eggcellent’ activities for families going on locally.
Here are a few of our top picks:
1. Head to Read more
Cornwall is well known for its beaches, but there’s also plenty to explore inland, including several wonderful lakes and country parks.
The SW Lakes Trust is made up of 19 different lakes and country parks in Cornwall and Devon. They’re great areas for walking and picnics, and many of them also have a range of other activities available, including fishing, bird watching, water sports and other outdoor activities.
This week, Nanny Pat, Read more
