Sunday 9th to Wednesday 12th June
22 gradely folk from Longridge Circle set out to experience the Northumberland coast staying at the Doxford Hall Luxury Hotel and Spa near Alnwick.
An advance party called in at The Lord Crewe Hotel Bamburgh, before a warm up ride exploring this historical area.
With ideal weather for cycling and walking, the sun shining, blue skies, others enjoyed the award winning beaches for exercise and admired this super part of our wonderful country.
It's amazing how empty the beaches were and even after a couple of hours it wasn't much busier!!!
The hotel was of high quality as one expected and reserved a private dining room for us for both breakfast and dinner. Our host was a young lady whose previous experience was at Buckingham Palace and we were certainly treated "royally".
Fine surroundings, fine food, fine wines and even finer company.What's not to enjoy for a few relaxing days away.
Day two and the hardy cyclists ready for a trip to Craster and those famous crab sandwiches.
craster harbour
Others preferred the more gentle pursuit of a visit to Cragside Gardens.
Whether cyclists, walkers or anything in between a visit to the Farne Islands to see Puffins, seals, Arctic Terns, guillemots and razorbills was taking one's life in one's hand with aerial bombardments a threat, but the protection of cycling helmets not allowed as "they may damage the birds' beaks"!
Far too many pursuits to record here but hopefully a flavour of what happened and all look forward to next year.
A very successful few days with the weather being very kind to us and grateful thanks go to Ted and Richard for organising another enjoyable Longridge event.
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Far too many pursuits to record here but hopefully a flavour of what happened and all look forward to next year.
A very successful few days with the weather being very kind to us and grateful thanks go to Ted and Richard for organising another enjoyable Longridge event.
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