Cycling the British Coast 2. Dumfries & Galloway

The second leg of my attempt to ride the British coastline and I'm in Southern Scotland, cycling along Scotland's nose. Starting in Gretna, I head west along the various peninsulas of Dumfries and Galloway to the country's southern-most point - the Mull of Galloway. Then its northward again until the town of Ayr.
On the way, there'll be a lot of rain, a killer headwind, a couple of castles, a lot more rain, a pretty seaside town and a night beneath the stars at the foot of a shining lighthouse. There's also my first real dilemma of the journey as I approach the busy ferry road outside Stranraer.
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[@jayneharding6546]

Such a beautiful landscape! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisbamborough222]

Lovely area I like that your showing what you've seen with information rather than endless watching someone cycling. Thanks.

[@mikethepsych2084]

Slipknot like Solway Firth so much they named a song after it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@beardedbodger]

80’s icon Timmy Mallett is doing the same trip, he’s at john o’groats today! You should hook up!

[@lamiaitaly2549]

Oh no, you took the train! Disappointment worse than Bambi’s mother being killed. Great video - really enjoy your channel. Many thanks

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Haha I know it's haunted me ever since!

[@anthonyheath7549]

Enjoyed the video.We stayed on the Rhinns and a fortnight ago we cycled to Portpatrick . We had lunch at The Harbour House Hotel. You looked to have better weather, our visit was cold and breezy.

[@TroyTempest0]

Really enjoyed this vid Ollie. You did real great and made it to Ayr. Very nice stops en route... looking forward to next stage !

[@lifeschool]

Another triumph from 'Iron-Man' Ollie. Riding all day, no sleep at night, getting up at 6 in the morning, no breakfast. Wrestling 10 bears before lunch. Unless you have a back-pack full of pasties, I cant see how you do it.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another cracking vlog,better to be safe than squashed

[@johanneswerner1140]

My thoughts exactly. Good call, but it does sting if you are anything like me. Safe riding!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you. Yeah I didn't want to make the local papers for being an idiot!

[@Andrewjg_89]

I do enjoy watching your videos as I have subscribed to your channel. 😄👍

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks Andrew!

[@thetribejamiemcgee8559]

so how you getting back to manchester ? train - you not cycling back are you ?

[@davemoss6976]

You must have chosen an odd route before Carsleuth to avoid sea views.

[@TLGElectro]

How do you get back home after each leg?? Do you finish a leg, go home, then make your way back to where you left off at a later date??

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Yeah I basically start and end near a train station and always go back to the same point the next time

[@TLGElectro]

@@BeeHereNowuk really enjoying these coastal vids. 👍🏻

[@tensils]

loved it !

[@jetsons101]

Ollie, you say, "My legs hurt," "I'm so tired," "It's cold," It's windy," "It's 6AM" and so on BUT I would give almost anything to also be there on the adventure. But I seem to be 5,281 miles away..... Another great watch from Bee Here Now.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

I know Mike, I love a good moan when I'm tired haha. I should do it less though. The adventure is always worth it!

[@He-Banshee.]

Big fan of your other vids, but I'm loving even more these biking vids. I'm from southport and was an avid mountain biker, previously ride mountains in France, Italy and Austria. I was hit by a car though a few years back in a hit and run that left me needing a few metal plates and I just can't ride anymore (pedal bikes that is, still ride motorbikes). Keep up the great work, difficult I know in our weather, but ya doing a great job. Stay safe :)

[@scottc1589]

Sweet! It's unquestionably a wonderful part of the world, but you've definitely got a gift for making videos.

[@TheHughzt]

Brilliant video as usual, you're a brave man to tackle such distances on a bike! Can I suggest you don't use your selfie mirror function as when you do it looks like you're heading south which is confusing?

[@Originalspruce]

Great video Ollie. Much enjoyed!

[@BeekeeperShrewsbury]

Really enjoyed that... Hope there are more of this series in the future!

[@ianbigland4618]

That's what I call living the dream 😄

[@simonfunwithtrains1572]

Hi Ollie, in awe, My hub, Simon and I had a discussion about my misunderstanding of your incredible distance, I thought it was Km instead of Miles! Even more well done, and another very informative and entertaining journey that we too hope to do one day soon. All the best, Joanne and Simon

[@BeeHereNowuk]

That's lovely thank you!