National Cycle Route 7 - Gatehouse to The Black Horse

Well, after a not inconsiderable blogging break, mainly due to no one taking cameras out on the bikes with them, it's time for Dunk and Mr McDonald's jaunt along a good chunk of National Cycle Route 7, starting in southern Scotland, near Gatehouse of Fleet and finishing back at The Black Horse three days later.

Monday 5th October 2009: Day 0

Bikes and gear loaded up into Dunk's car and driven to Gatehouse. A variety of pies and pasties bought at Tesco's on the way, and then it's time to admire the local scenery.


You can tell he's wondering if this trip is a good idea.


Our resident photographer for hire showing off again. Definite calm before the storm, those rain clouds are looming.

The evening was spent in The Masonic Arms in Gatehouse. A spot of fish and chips, and the odd pint.


Tenants. Scottish lager. What could possibly be wrong with that.


Dunk doing his best Paul Newman impression. Ian was allowed to win a game just to get the trip off on the right foot. He'll claim he was the superior player, but it's not true. Just luckier.

So, all ready for an early start in the morning.