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This is a Guided Tour
Guided Tours are our specialty; 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.
Scottish Borders
Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May 2010
| Duration |
3 Nights / 4 Days |
| Tour Area |
Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Status |
Guided Tour (G) |
| Accommodation |
3 Star Hotel |
| Mileage |
175 - 200 miles per day |
| Approx Tour Mileage |
400 miles |
| Roads |
Combination of A, B and Unfenced roads |
| Skills |
Suitable for intermediate rider, perhaps first-time tourer |
Start the year with a great weekend
tour of Galloway and the Scottish Borders
We return to our usual Bank Holiday date for this popular tour of 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 of whom now travel considerable distances
to tour with us - we have kept this tour at three nights, giving you not
one, but two full days to enjoy this lovely part of the world.
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The tour covers not only the forests, and coastline of Galloway, but ventures
into the hills and lochs of the Scottish Borders. For 350 years this
was very much the land of the "Border Reivers”, named 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.
Tour Format
Day 1: Friday 30th April Today, you make
your own way to your base for the duration of the tour, a 3 star hotel south
of Dumfries - arriving in time for a traditional evening meal, and a get-to-know-you
session with your fellow riders and Guide for the tour.
Day 2: Saturday 1st May 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 1700 hrs.
Day 3: Sunday 2nd May 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 3rd May 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.
VALUE TOUR - This tour is especially good value, as all evening meals are
included - leaving you only to budget for lunch, petrol and drinks
Accommodation
Your base for this tour is at another of our favourite hotels, located
in the beautiful county of Galloway, just south of Dumfries. Set in
its own grounds, overlooking the Solway Firth, this 3 star hotel has en-suite
rooms with ‘phone, freeview TV and drinks-making facilities. The hotel
has recently changed
ownership and is now undergoing refurbishment.
| Tour prices are inclusive of the following |
| * 3 Nights' en-suite accommodation |
| * 3 Evening meals (vegetarian option
available) |
| * 3 Full regional Breakfasts |
| * 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 |
£235 each |
| One person, one bike, shared room |
£255 each |
| One person, one bike, single room |
£285 |
| Deposit £50 |
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