Set off at 7.45 and crossed into Scotland today. Feeling especially peckish I had a bacon buttie in Longtown and the rest of my breakfast in Newcastleton. The going was flat until just beyond Newcastleton when a long 8 mile grind kicked in, the reward was an exhilarating 10 minute descent. The villages in the Borders were all immaculately kept. It was an enjoyable ride today and fairly easy – I’m starting to get blasé! There was a bit of drizzle but otherwise stayed dry. Melrose was a pleasant town with an impressive abbey, the YH was also nice. Five hours and thirty seven minutes in the saddle, 61.93 miles and an average speed of 11.0 mph.
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