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This is a Guided Tour
Guided Tours are our speciality; led by our local guide you have no need of maps
or directions.
Relax and enjoy the views, safe in the knowledge
that you are seeing the best scenery, visiting the right places and riding
some superb biking roads.
Many people are apprehensive about riding in a group;
however we use a simple drop off system which allows people to ride at their
own pace.
All our tours are at an easy relaxed pace catering
for riders of all abilities.
There are frequent stops for fuel, coffee or just
to stretch your legs.
Mainly in the UK this is a great introduction to
motorcycle touring holidays.
Border Reivers
Friday 10th October - Monday 13th October 2008
| Duration |
3 Nights / 4 Days |
| Tour Area |
Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Status |
Guided Tour (G) |
| Accommodation |
3 Star Hotel with swimming pool |
| Mileage |
175 - 200 miles per day |
| Approx Tour mileage |
400 miles |
| Roads |
Combination of A, B and Unfenced roads |
| Skills |
Suitable for first-time tourer |
A long weekend in the beautiful Scottish Borders
We finish the year with this popular tour to Galloway & Dumfries and
the Scottish Borders. If you have never ridden in this area before,
you will be amazed - not only by the scenery, but the quietness of the roads. At
the request of our customers - many whom now travel considerable distances
to tour with us - we have extended the tour to three nights, giving you not
one, but two full days to enjoy this lovely part of the world.
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The tour is called “Border Reivers” after the families that
lived in the area during the 17th century. Constantly harassed by
passing armies who, at best, demanded provisions and, at worst, destroyed
crops, burnt homesteads and murdered anyone opposing them, they themselves
became the aggressors, turning to robbery and blackmail as a way of
life. Their local knowledge of the area also meant they became proficient
at 'reiving', or rustling, as we now know it. So widespread did this
practice become, that it was almost a profession to the Borders, who became
skilled at their trade, and the whole of the borders took on an almost Wild
West atmosphere. Their success was in the words 'blackmail' and 'bereaved'
- now part of the English language - which can be directly attributed to
the Border Reivers.
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Thankfully for us, the people of the Borders today are nothing but welcoming,
and the combination of traffic-free roads, beautiful countryside and excellent
accommodation means we take every opportunity to return to the Scottish Borders
whenever we can. If you have never toured before, this is an ideal
opportunity to give it a try before tackling something a little longer or
even joining us abroad next year.
VALUE TOUR - This tour is especially good value, as all evening meals are included - leaving you only to budget for lunch, petrol and drinks
Tour Format
Day 1: Friday 10th October Today, you make your own way to your 3 star
hotel, south of Dumfries. This will then be our base for the duration of
the tour.
Day 2: Saturday 11th October The tour departs at 0930 hrs and is
fully-guided, with no map-reading required. Led by an experienced Guide,
you can relax and enjoy the views, knowing that you will be seeing the best
scenery, visiting the right places and enjoying some great biking roads.
Many people are apprehensive about riding in a group, but we use a simple ‘drop
off’ marker system, which allows you to travel at your own pace. All
our Guided Tours are very relaxed - we do ride all day, but take a leisurely
lunch break and make several stops for refreshments, photo opportunities
or just to stretch your legs. We will return to the hotel around 1630
hrs.
Day 3: Sunday 12th October Today will be similar to yesterday’s
format, providing further opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery and
ride some great roads. During your stay, you are, of course, welcome
to take a day off, or explore on your own - your guide will be able
to advise you on what to see and do in the area.
Day 4: Monday 13th October The tour finishes Monday morning. However,
weather permitting, we will be returning to Yorkshire via Alston, the Northern
Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales. If this is on your way home, you
are welcome to join us - otherwise we will bid our farewells after breakfast.
Accommodation
We end the year at another of our favourite hotels in the beautiful county
of Galloway Dumfries. Set in its own grounds, overlooking the Solway
Firth, this 3 star hotel has en-suite rooms with ‘phone, satellite
TV and drinks-making facilities. You will have full use of the hotel's
leisure facilities, which include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room
and gymnasium. There is even a pitch and putt course.
| Tour prices are inclusive of the following |
| * 3 nights en-suite accommodation |
| * 3 evening meals (vegetarian option
available) |
| * 3 full regional Breakfasts |
| * full use of the hotel's leisure facilities |
| * guided tour Saturday and Sunday, with optional
return via Yorkshire on Monday |
| * Services of experienced Tour Guides |
| Tour Cost |
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| Two persons, one bike, shared room |
£205 each |
| One person, one bike, shared room |
£215 each |
| One person, one bike, single room |
£245 |
| Deposit £50 |
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