Four days of the planned JOGLE will take place in Scotland. I have lived in Scotland most of my life so thought I would be helpful to highlight some of the Scottish delights awaiting the JOGLERS, or indeed anyone who wants to visit Scotland...
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is largest loch by volume and water and home to the infamous Nessie. Beware that you don't get distracted while cycling along Loch Ness and looking for Nessie!
Ben Nevis
At 1,344 metres (4,409 ft), Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain. However, it is not as high as Nick can cycle in 5 miles while going up and down the lanes around Stroud!
Glen Coe
Glen Coe is surrounded by amazing mountains. As this is Scotland, expect snow even in summer, so don't forget to pack the thermals!
Rannoch Moor
From Glen Coe to Tyndrum, the A82 crosses Rannoch Moor. For 30 miles there is nothing but road and sheep. So be prepared to stock up on supplies before making the crossing of the moor.
Haggis
Once the Highlands of Scotland were teeming with these cute creatures, but modern-day intensive haggis farming has caused the numbers of wild haggis to decline sharply.
Foreign language
A few words so that you can understand what the locals say when you try to explain what a JOGLE is:
Calories
The deep fried mars bar is a Scottish speciality, as are Scotch eggs, pies and bridies. Full of calories and excellent for keeping energy and cholestorel levels consistently high. Available from all good retail outlets.
Finally
Don't forget to bring your passport for crossing the border into England and remember that in Scotland we cycle on the left.
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is largest loch by volume and water and home to the infamous Nessie. Beware that you don't get distracted while cycling along Loch Ness and looking for Nessie!
Ben Nevis
At 1,344 metres (4,409 ft), Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain. However, it is not as high as Nick can cycle in 5 miles while going up and down the lanes around Stroud!
Glen Coe
Glen Coe is surrounded by amazing mountains. As this is Scotland, expect snow even in summer, so don't forget to pack the thermals!
Rannoch Moor
From Glen Coe to Tyndrum, the A82 crosses Rannoch Moor. For 30 miles there is nothing but road and sheep. So be prepared to stock up on supplies before making the crossing of the moor.
Haggis
Once the Highlands of Scotland were teeming with these cute creatures, but modern-day intensive haggis farming has caused the numbers of wild haggis to decline sharply.
Foreign language
A few words so that you can understand what the locals say when you try to explain what a JOGLE is:
- Sassenach = English person
- Numpty = stupid person
- Muckle = big, large, much
- Havers = nonsense
- Dinna = do not
- Wheest = be quiet
Calories
The deep fried mars bar is a Scottish speciality, as are Scotch eggs, pies and bridies. Full of calories and excellent for keeping energy and cholestorel levels consistently high. Available from all good retail outlets.
Finally
Don't forget to bring your passport for crossing the border into England and remember that in Scotland we cycle on the left.
