The new scenic route is launching this July
Eyemouth Harbour is a great spot to end the route on, with cyclists rewarded with stunning views over the water.South of Scotland Destination AllianceLaunching in July, the Kirkpatrick C2C will be among the longest coast to coast routes in the UK, stretching from Stranraer in the west to Eyemouth on Scotland’s southeast coast.
"The Kirkpatrick C2C will take riders on an unforgettable journey through breath-taking landscapes with dramatic coastlines and beaches, rolling hills, shimmering lochs, historic tweed mills, Victorian stone viaducts and romantic ruined abbeys all peppering the route, culminating in the picturesque harbour at Eyemouth," promises the SSDA.
Designed to inspire experienced riders in search of a new challenge, there are two different approaches to the route that can be taken: the 8-Day Explorer approach or the 4-day Challenger approach.distances varying from 21 miles to 51 miles, while the latter can be completed in four days—with stretches of up to 74 miles.
"Whether it’s dramatic coastlines and beaches, the creative communities of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright, the romantic ruined abbeys of the townsand Kelso, Hawick’s historic mills or Eyemouth’s harbour town with its fascinating history of smuggling and skulduggery, this route has an endless wealth of things to discover and enjoy, as well as excellent places to stay, eat and drink."
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