6 September 2026 Old Hartley

Into town by bus again then very heavy rain so I thought i would put some pictures up of things I do on rainy days.

Modeled on myself NO the below one.

Build a motorhome after breakfast.

The rain has stopped so dodge the puddles and cycle into Whitley Bay. I tend to look up outside this building due to the amount of pigeons on the roof (poo) But a lovely building with a fab history.

Located in the centre of Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. The Coliseum Theatre was opened on 14th May 1910. In May 1912 it became the Coliseum Grand Cinema. It was taken over by the military during World War I. It was extensively altered in 1919, reopening as the New Coliseum Cinema on 16th February 1920. It was taken over by the Associated British Cinemas(ABC) chain on 23rd December 1929 and they made further alterations to the building.

It was briefly taken over by an independent operator from 22nd November 1970, until it finally closed as a cinema on 1st May 1971. It became an independent bingo club.

Cycled back via the Metro and had a look inside the station.

4 September 2026 Old Hartley

As usual this can be a slow drive on the A1 especially near Shillbottle but managed in 1hour 40 mins not bad. Very windy drive down. wet so not much happening

5 September 2026 Old Hartley

02 be in England now that summers here.

Into town by bus for coffee and shopping tried to stores for salads ready meal none ? Cycle down to Blyth docks some BIG ships in today.

Washing day afternoon -evening I have seen a new LEGO cafe has opened in Whitley Bay not seen one of these so decided to cycle in for a look on the way called in to reception to look at a lovely model vehicle I had seen there and how unusual a copy of a Lego WOW

Then into town to look at the coffee shop.

3 September 2026 Berwick

Had a walk into town raining on the way back got attacked by a dog but managed to keep it away from me BUT the amount of verbal abuse I got from its owners was unbelievable.#### BUT stayed cool and walked away.

Due to the amount of signs on the site and the pitch I am on across from a tent area I am able to watch the dog owners on the site and find the need to change one of the signs.

BEFORE

AFTER

Also the signs telling me about weekend work on the train lines and reviews of train noise  I would like to say not a problem cannot hear it due to the work going on on my pitch area for 2 days.

Managed another couple of cycles around in Berwick A LOVELY STAY AGAIN moving tomorrow to Tynemouth.

2 September 2026 Berwick

Cycle into Berwick can tell by the river it must be a full moon very low. Coffee in Costa had a chat with the lady on the chat table I met last time I was here. Bad weather with lots of rain showers so had a walk into Berwick and up to M&S for some shopping.

Site still not busy wardens say lots of cancelations not surprised with the price and all these notices.

Its a good job its quiet as this turned up near me ?

1 September 2026 Berwick

Picture from my cycle at Dunbar showing where the campsite is.

Time for a moan very unusual for me but after the boiler problem at Glencoe and there been no food waste bin at the washing up or recycling area at Dunbar then no waste bin at the toilet block at Berwick so everybody putting waste in the Sanitary products only bin and probably the PHS sanitary people not taking it where is it disposed? Now water problems at Berwick have to take my own water to brush my teeth. 

This is my 81 campsite this year and honestly it is getting BAD if I told you everything that goes on you would never buy a motorhome/caravan.

Last time in Berwick went to TESCO for a salad but the counter was shut (breakdown) so NO SALAD.

So today went to ASDA FOOD TO GO now in REDUCED ITEAMS BAY where is that? Found it No salad so up to TESCO YES got one what an interesting day.

yesterdays cycle in the afternoon spotted something new in Berwick the trees shaped like a horse and barking dog on the hill.

30 August 2026 Berwick

Yesterday afternoon cycle into Dunbar again a different route.

This guy has a cone this time they are thinking about banning it (good luck with that)

This is still here…… is Dunbar getting Crape or are things getting wetter

(0pps I meant to say better)

Another cycle into Dunbar this morning before the rain arrived then a drive down to Berwick a catch up with the wardens then a cycle into Berwick and along the Spittle front and then yes rain and thunder i have been lucky to cycle between the storms.

28 August 2026 Dunbar

Cycle before leaving.

Difficult drive down roadworks and busy round Edinburgh rain rain rain, noticed warning signs near the campsite at Dunbar Ha Ha

got  agood pitch near the old watch tower.

Rain stopped after tea so a cycle into Dunbar and down to the harbor.

A new pirate has appeared since last time.

29 August 2026 Dunbar

Cycle into Dunbar for a coffee talking to a women who had travelled down from Edinburgh on train with bike and was cycling back to Edinburgh 37 miles cool eh!

27 August 2026 Sterling

2 Cycles into Sterling this morning some shopping and a look around.

The Church has played an integral role in many significant events in Scottish history, from the Battle of Stirling Bridge to the coronation of King James VI.

The Church of the Holy Rude.

Cowane’s Hospital

Built between 1639 and 1649, this was not a medical hospital in the modern sense. It was an almshouse (or care home) funded by the wealthy merchant John Cowane to support elderly members of Stirling’s merchant guild

Monument Ebenezer Erskine is located on one of the central streets in the historic area of ​​the city, next to the Old Jail. The monument of his tomb is in a neo-classical styl

In the afternoon coffee at the usual spot very busy place.

26 August 2026 Sterling

New boiler has arrived this morning on Glencoe site I think its a bit misleading saying the showers are shut instead of there is no hot water.

Expensive coffee and cake with bleeper don’t know why they gave me one I was the only person at the counter ?

I am sure that there are more interesting things to show than this about Glencoe

A long drive on dodgy roads over Glencoe only 3 sets of traffic lights dis stop for a break after 1 1/2 hours a 2 1/2 hour drive coffee at The Bothey then some washing.

25 August 2026 Glencoe

Probably one of the only castles still in use in Scotland

Cycle up to the Great Glen locks again this morning coffee a bit cheaper cake very very small. Then cycled back into Fort william.

On site coffee at Glen Nevis site.

The cost of washing has gone up here.

Drive down to Glencoe today shower block closed due to fault so just had one before I leave.

Hope to have a cycle to Ballachulish when I arrive its were I first found a submersible car at 70 feet ?

A good drive to Glencoe still no hot water on site had a look round the Information centre and coffee n cake over  £8.00 again and with beeper again. will put some of the pictures up tomorrow.