We had an excellent holiday. The information was excellent and easy to follow. For good measure we had excellent weather although quite hot. Esther and Warren were very supportive. I would certainly recommend this holiday to others. 😊😊😊👏👏

Esther and Warren planned 10 days of highly customized 30 to 50 miles routes for us on quiet roads and gravel paths, and it was absolutely stunning! Because they are local, they know exactly which routes avoid the touristy norm that the big companies choose. We went on routes that were visually unforgettable and physically engaging. They took care of everything (routes, high-quality bikes and gear, accommodations, dinner reservations, luggage transfer, local advice, and even water bottles!) so that we could simply get on our bikes each day and enjoy the ride. They even appreciated the relative level of exertion for each ride (altitude gain, road/gravel condition, distance, etc.) and balanced high effort days with recovery days (flatter routes, shorter distances) so that we didn’t burn out at any point on our 10 day journey. We also took advantage of having them join us on 2 days of our riding. I was a little uncertain of the value of doing this, but afterwards we wondered why we didn’t have them join us every day. They are so engaging to talk to, they know so much about the local history, culture, and landscapes, they know secret little route adjustments that got us to “off the map” wonders, and they know amazing people everywhere in the area. I’d highly recommend engaging them to join in on some of your routes. Let me mention a few of the surprises we experienced along the way. The first was their ability to keep us in just a few B&Bs so we weren’t packing and unpacking each day (and the B&Bs were delightful!). This allowed us to slow down and enjoy our evenings in town rather than the “if it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium” approach that sometimes happens. Second, because Esther and Warren are local experts rather than a big company, the routes were filled with true locals, and (because cycling allows you to see the land at a slower pace) we ran into many locals along the routes who we talked to and really connected with Scotland as a real culture rather than a passing set of landmarks. And third, their relationships with people across the region allowed us privileged connections and conversations with the people who make up Dumfies and Galloway, making the trip an immersion into the entire vibe of the region rather than flitting along the surface. Purely by chance, we connected with bowling club members, local poets, photographers, shop owners, and others who we simply would have otherwise passed by in a transactional manner. All in all, this was perhaps the mostly delightful and enlivening 10 days I’ve ever spent on vacation.

Quiet roads through some lovely scenery. Carpets of bluebells and wild garlic in May. Excelllent Hotels. Well organised and supported. A great holiday. Thank you Esther and Warren.

A fabulous worry free holiday! Esther and Warren planned everything from A to Z. The accommodations were wonderful, and the routes easy to follow with spectacular views. We are really happy with our decision to visit Dumfries and Galloway!!

What a wonderful week cycling the routes provided by Warren and Esther. Lovely people, great advice, good communication. A wonderful part of the world to cycle. Highly recommended.