We eventually spent 3 days in Braemar undertaking a combination of walking and riding before heading down to Vida & Illya’s place just outside Sterling for a welcome night in a proper bed.

The Morrone – Braemar

We then all went down to Newcastleton to ride the only one of the 7 Stanes (stones) to have eluded us over the years. Whilst nothing too technical it was good riding on fast dry single track with the climbing nicely spaced throughout the ride.

The 7th Stane for us

Newcastleton

From here we all headed South to Macclesfield Forest to meet up with Colin and Ian for a weekend of camping (outside a pub) and riding to celebrate Colin’s birthday.

The run down from The Cat & Fiddle (Cheshire/ Derbyshire border)

We are now home for 5 whole days before heading off on our final trip.