…when MBR’s Danny Milner came face-to-face with the jewel in Scotland’s mountain biking crown – Torridon.

Read on to find out why Danny got so misty-eyed, and get in touch if you’d like us to help you unlock the delights of Scotland’s far northwest corner.

If you’ve read the full article from the excellent Scotland Outdoors Magazine, and if it’s given you an appetite to get out and explore, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can help you create your next Scottish adventure. 

"Captivating countryside, wonderful wildlife and outstanding local produce… the Scottish Borders is irresistible. And the best way to sample it? On your bike."  Kate Chambers, Editor, British Airways High Life Magazine

We were delighted to host a unique and relaxed cycling tour around some of the Scottish Borders many gastronomic hot spots over three days, and at the same time sample the abundance of opportunities for recreational cycling in the area.

Our clients arrived in Berwick upon Tweed by train before being transferred to Peeble’s Tontine Hotel for a night of luxury. But before they could settle in for the night, they were treated to their very own chocolate making course at the amazing Cocoa Black.

"Our group was met at Berwick by two hearty chaps from Go-where, an ingenious company who tailor-make such tours, provide bikes, transport luggage between resting posts and act as guides along the route." Kate Chambers, Editor, British Airways High Life Magazine

Well fed, and ready for the days riding ahead, Alpine Bikes ensured everyone was able to make the most of their trip by supplying some great bikes and everything that was needed to make the ups (almost) as enjoyable as the downs, leaving our visitors with nothing to concentrate upon except the glorious views whilst speeding along the Tweed Cycle Route.

Innerleithen’s finest restaurant (and country guest house) Caddon View provided our first welcome diversion for ‘elevenses’ where we all enjoyed the produce of Steve and Lisa’s award winning kitchen. We had to prise ourselves from the stunning surroundings of their superb guest house as the hills were quietly calling, and off we set on the final leg of today’s ride – from Innerleithen to Clovenfords Hotel. Even with more than a few ‘undulations’ to overcome, the scenery and wildlife from every angle ensured that legs and spirits were never too tired as we rolled into Clovenford’s old coaching inn for another superb taste of the Scottish Borders’ larder.

The fine riding was done for today, all that was left was to load up the bikes, relax and enjoy the verdant scenery as we cruised along quiet roads and byways to Overlangshaw farm to try Lucy’s incredible organic ice-cream. Reluctantly we left her parlour and made the sleepy drive through rolling scenes teeming with newborn lambs, to the gorgeous town of Melrose, where the Townhouse and Burts Hotel would rest our (slightly) weary heads after a delicious meal at one of the town’s most established eateries – Marmions Brasserie.

On a GO-WHERE tour, the days are as relaxed or as challenging as our clients prefer, so today we started the day by using the vehicle to take in some sights around Melrose – Scott’s View, and, Wallaces Statue – before swinging fully recovered legs over the saddle, and making onwards to the breathtaking Floors castle near Kelso.

A whistle-stop tour of the magnificent Floors left us with quite an appetite, so it was back in the vehicle then onwards for a fabulous lunch at the Teviot Smokery. A glass of wine, a selection of superb smoked goodies later, it was time to depart – there were one or two yawns from the back of the vehicle as we rewound our way to Berwick train station to bid our clients bon voyage!

"Then, too soon, it was time to bid our bikes farewell, agreeing that the Scottish Borders’ glorious mix of stunning scenery and outstanding local produce was definitely worth all the huff and puff." Kate Chambers, Editor, British Airways High Life Magazine

If you’d like us to organise your very own gastronomic tour of Scotland, don’t hesitate to get in touch 

Check out the latest reports (below):

Kate Chambers – British Airways High Life

Selina Maycock – Scunthorpe Telegraph

Paul Bond - The Travel Editor

At number four, one of our favourites – a trip to Golspie’s Highland Wildcat Trails – featured because of its ‘mesmerising climbs, fantastic single-track and unbelievable setting’.

Get in touch to arrange your next adventure at Golspie, or any one of Fiona’s must see, must do experiences on foot, by bike, or from the water!

We were fortunate with some incredible weather this day, but at any time of year the riding, hill walking, mountaineering – and just ‘being’ in this part of Scotland leaves you feeling fantastic!

We regularly organise trips here, so feel free to get in touch if you’d like to join us.

Ever bashful, they somehow managed to squeeze this interview from me whilst we were covering the miles in the van and on the trails.

Get in touch if you’d like some help organising your next biking adventure.

And if you want to make a weekend of it, please get in touch if you’d like us to take care of your transport and accommodation needs.

Scotland has regularly been voted the world’s No.1 destination for mountain biking by the International Mountain Bike Association and this three day journey will allow visitors to experience exactly why. Designed by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, the route takes the high road to the Summit, travelling through the wild glens and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park to end right at the summit venue in Aviemore!

Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in Scotland. This point to point bike odyssey will take lucky visitors on a route through the south and western edges of the park, riding through isolated backcountry glens before finishing in Aviemore.

The route follows mainly natural trails and is not waymarked, so it is quite possible we won’t see any other riders over the course of the three day trip. Along the way your guides will bring the landscape to life and provide you with an insight into Scottish wildlife, history and culture. In the evenings, relax in comfort at locally owned hotels and guest houses when local produce and malt whisky are the order of the day! 

Mobi recognises there’s a great fit between their product and our adventure travel service, especially for mountain bikers who want to ensure their pride and joy stays in tip-top condition throughout a tour with us.