CYCLING DAY 15 Carlisle – Dumfries, 53.19miles 1.6.2011

The mileage between Carlisle and Dumfries is actually less, but we had to cycle to and from the station to the campsite, which was an extra 10 miles.
When in Carlisle, which is also called the Great Border City, we found it hard to get on the right track, but there were some nice guys who helped us out. Once going we found ourselves on the NCN no.7, which actually goes all the way to Inverness. Nice selected route. The wind however was a very strong westerly and at times in the open area, hard work. From Carlisle to Rockcliffe, Gretna Green, on to the 721 to Annan, which looked a very poor town, on to the 724 to Ruthwell where we had a pub lunch. They really know how to make a good soup! We stayed on the 724, then A75 into Dumfries. Just caught the train in time back to Carlisle. Tomorrow we move the van to a campsite near Sanquhar. Wished to have made a different choice, but everyone is full.