Blog
19th January, 2016
With the arrival of the new year comes cold weather, biting winds, and a lack of sun (in our corner of the world). But it does also offer a glimmer of excitement: it's the time when we announce our brand new tours for the upcoming season - which we know you've all been waiting…
4th January, 2016
Ahh, 2016, a New Year, and a fresh start... or is it? Sometimes after a festive period of sitting around eating chocolates and watching TV, we arrive back at work in front of our desks feeling like we never really left our chairs. If that's you, fear not! You're not alone. And…
24th July, 2015
Cycling holidays offer a rare opportunity for genuine cultural immersion. There's something about the pace of cycling, which allows you to see more than you would than if you were walking, and the routes you take on a bike, such as quaint backroads, quiet country lanes, little-used…
22nd June, 2015
If you've never been to the Edinburgh Fringe, then it's high time you thought about going! The largest - and, according to many, the best - arts festival in the world takes place every August in the Scottish capital. This year it runs from the 7th to the 31st. We think it's the…
19th May, 2015
Visit England are busy promoting National Walking Month on social media at the moment. Of course we are in full support, so we thought we'd do a little blog post on all things walking related. Whilst The Carter Company started out as a cycling holiday specialist, over the years…