Within A Days Ride — Fan Of #184 & Lens-Artists Challenge #227

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Hi All 👋 My entry for this week’s challenge, set by Tina of Travels & Trifles: Home sweet Home. This is also my latest Fan Of… post.

Our bikes at the Kelpies
Our bikes at the Kelpies

It’s easy to get around our local area by bike. What makes it so easy is the Forth & Clyde Canal that stretches across Scotland, from the Clyde in the west to the Forth & Edinburgh in the East. On a bike, the scenery, sights & sounds all pass by much slower than in a car; plus you’re getting great exercise. As well as having fantasic paths running alongside the canal, there is much to see; such as scenery…

…marinas

…& an abundance of wildlife & domestic livestock.

There are some oddities to be seen along the canal as well.

Giant Centurions Head sculpture
Giant Centurions Head sculpture

The Falkirk wheel; a marvel of modern engineering…

…& of course The Kelpies.

Moving away from the canal, there are numerous old Houses & Tower Houses…

Old & new bridges.

There’s also plenty of opportunities for hill top lunches with fantastic views…

…& some wonderful sunrises.

So if your ever in Scotland, bring a bike & enjoy the sights.

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17 responses to “Within A Days Ride — Fan Of #184 & Lens-Artists Challenge #227”

  1. pattimoed Avatar

    Wow, Jez. You’ve sold me on a trip to that part of Scotland. Gorgeous images!

  2. Wind Kisses Avatar

    oh gosh, the Highland cow snuggling the calf is a win for me. Captured such expression, emotion. You’ve in a beautiful country. I would welcome a bike tour to immerse myself is such a captivating place.

  3. bushboy Avatar

    So many wonderful photos Jez of you local area. Of course I just love to coos. Cycle on my Scots mate 🙂

  4. JohnRH Avatar

    Great photos and sights. Love those Highlands cattle, especially the little guy. Great post.

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      Thanks, John

  5. Cee Neuner Avatar

    These are all gorgeous photos. You live in such a beautiful area 😀

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      Thanks, Cee

  6. Anne Sandler Avatar

    Thanks for the bike ride around your local area. It is certainly beautiful. I loved the cows. Someday you’ll have to tell us the story behind the kelpies. Beautiful images.

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      Thanks, AnneI’ll do a bit of research & put something together

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  8. Tina Schell Avatar

    Wow Jez, you DO cover some miles my friend!! I must say I have extraordinarily fond memories of photographing your highland cows; they are too cute for words! Love your image of mama and baby. Also remember the Falkirk Wheel which I’d never seen until I started watching your blog. It’s marvelous indeed. Scotland has much to love as we learned during our visit. Next time though, we’ll rent some bikes!!

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      Thank you sio much, TinaI was really lucky to catch the interaction between the mother & calf

  9. I. J. Khanewala Avatar

    I was pretty convinced that a bicycle is the best way to do Scotland, and seeing your photos I’m even more convinced.

    1. Andrew Blair Avatar

      I used to cycle a lot about this local area until I got an Air Pocket in my right ear which causes me to fall off a bike every time. I do miss it.

      1. Photos by Jez Avatar

        That’s such a shame

      2. Andrew Blair Avatar

        Yes. I miss it.

    2. Photos by Jez Avatar

      It is a great way to get around, & with more cycle networks setting up, more hotels are bike friendly with decent storage

Great to hear your thoughts!