Breakfast turned out to be as random as dinner at the hotel, so we were on waiting duties again to help out with the toast and coffee. A long day planned for today (85 miles), so most people were in a rush to get started and missed the morning briefing. Pity, as there was a shorter route available. I opted for the shorter, flatter route. Instead of taking the tourist route towards Edinburgh and turning back towards Glasgow, I headed along the B-roads beside the motorway.
Dull and grey day, but the rain mostly holds off. Not seeing much scenery on the route I take, but I finish the day with a couple of hours to spare, so go to visit a stately home just outside Hamilton - Chateauherault. Contrasting views from the garden with this country mansion on one side and the high rise blocks of Glasgow on the opposite side.
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| Church near Lockerbie | Chateauherault | Hamilton from Chateauherault |
Back to the campsite for afternoon tea and cakes before finding the hotel. Staying in another pub/hotel chain, which encourages us to keep our bikes in the room for safe keeping. Dinner with Ian And Gerry.
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| Kevin's day off, with Elaine and Gareth | Tim, after the long route | Trevor, Andi and Dave |
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| Dawn and Dawn | Down tools for tea break | |
Tour map from Google maps.
Tour summary: 85 miles planned, 73 miles actual, 700 miles total so far.
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