Madmountainman
Registered user
I have some time off booked around Sid's event and am considering an extended trip, taking in The Pyrenees en-route to make the most of the associated costs involved of just getting to Sids for a weekend get together. Currently there are a couple of sailings available which I am able to consider.
1. Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao on Sunday 14th July at 2230, returning via a Northern France Port like Cherbourg to Poole on Tuesday/Wednesday 23/24th. Cost £330 return with your bike.
2. Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Santander on Tuesday 16th July at 1715, returning via a Northern France Port like Cherbourg to Poole onTuesday/Wednesday 23/24th. Cost £310 return with your bike.
Having done this trip before, I recommend an upgrade to an outboard cabin to share which will cost £150 (£75 each).
I would then be looking at stopping at campsites and/or Logis Hotels. With two people travelling together, costs would be shared, making this a reasonably affordable trip, more worthwhile as you'd have more time to enjoy a bit more of France.
I would suggest someone who likes to put between 100 and 250 miles a day in, likes to get up and be on the road by 0930, enjoys riding French D Roads and a quiet sleeper would be a good match.
There are still a few spaces available on these sailings, but don't wait too long to get in touch if you're interested.
1. Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao on Sunday 14th July at 2230, returning via a Northern France Port like Cherbourg to Poole on Tuesday/Wednesday 23/24th. Cost £330 return with your bike.
2. Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Santander on Tuesday 16th July at 1715, returning via a Northern France Port like Cherbourg to Poole onTuesday/Wednesday 23/24th. Cost £310 return with your bike.
Having done this trip before, I recommend an upgrade to an outboard cabin to share which will cost £150 (£75 each).
I would then be looking at stopping at campsites and/or Logis Hotels. With two people travelling together, costs would be shared, making this a reasonably affordable trip, more worthwhile as you'd have more time to enjoy a bit more of France.
I would suggest someone who likes to put between 100 and 250 miles a day in, likes to get up and be on the road by 0930, enjoys riding French D Roads and a quiet sleeper would be a good match.
There are still a few spaces available on these sailings, but don't wait too long to get in touch if you're interested.
