Cavalry Park
A level, quiet park-up on a working business estate near Peebles, with straightforward access and a short walk into town. Useful for a simple overnight stop, but the overnight status is informal and facilities are not confirmed.
Matthew Smith
Humber Bridge
At Humber Bridge, parking on the north bank opens up a bridge walk, Hessle Foreshore and the country park, with traffic noise and wind part of the trade-off.
North West Propshafts
The timing, naturally, was excellent: a propshaft fault appeared just before a Scotland trip. North West Propshafts had the van repaired the same afternoon, with the full replacement costing £900 plus VAT.
Crocs Baya
After several months of regular use, the Baya still holds up well for everyday wear, with comfort and easy cleaning standing out. Fit, price and styling are the main trade-offs.
Lixada Hydration Bladder
This 2-litre bladder fitted neatly into the Lixada Cycling Rucksack and stayed leak-free during cycling and hiking. The review covers filling, drinking and cleaning in everyday use.
A New Year’s Adventure in Scotland: Exploring Edinburgh, Inverness, and Beyond
Four days took us from Edinburgh’s busy streets to Loch Ness, with castles, waterfalls and a drive north that felt much longer than expected.
Trek Marlin 7
I bought my Trek Marlin 7 from Evans Cycles in 2017. At the time, it struck a sensible balance between price and capability, giving me a bike that could handle proper off-road riding without pushing into a much more expensive category. That balance was a large part of its appeal. It was approachable enough if … Read more