A Scottish C2C over 3 sunny days at Easter.

[Edwardoka]

I hate that climb over Fairlie Moor. I don't think I've ever gotten up it in one go. :-(
Great ride and great write-up!

 

[Fnaar]

@Brandane
D'you reckon (for a fit cyclist with panniers, tent etc) that Biggar to Berwick is do-able in one day? Planning a wee tour that takes in the Tweed cycleway... would like to do that stretch in a day, but currently also considering breaking it up with a night's camping in Melrose... I notice you stopped there (in hotel).

 

[Brandane]

@Brandane
D'you reckon (for a fit cyclist with panniers, tent etc) that Biggar to Berwick is do-able in one day? Planning a wee tour that takes in the Tweed cycleway... would like to do that stretch in a day, but currently also considering breaking it up with a night's camping in Melrose... I notice you stopped there (in hotel).

Shouldn't be a problem. Mileage will be in the region of 80 miles for the day, with a few hills to tackle (rolling hills rather than major climbs). Just make sure you take the B7016, or the minor roads south of it, from Biggar to Broughton; and not the bridleway that I ended up on!
If you have the time, I would opt for the camping in Melrose option though. This route is quite scenic and passes through some nice towns - Peebles, Innerleithen, Galashiels, and Kelso are all worth spending some time in.

 

[Fnaar]

Shouldn't be a problem. Mileage will be in the region of 80 miles for the day, with a few hills to tackle (rolling hills rather than major climbs). Just make sure you take the B7016, or the minor roads south of it, from Biggar to Broughton; and not the bridleway that I ended up on!
If you have the time, I would opt for the camping in Melrose option though. This route is quite scenic and passes through some nice towns - Peebles, Innerleithen, Galashiels, and Kelso are all worth spending some time in.

Great, thanks for the tip... will have to see how much time I can negotiate... if poss, I will stop over in Melrose. Thanks