Very Inspiring Blogger Award

To accept the award, the rules are as follows:

1) Display the Award logo.
2) Link back to the blogger(s) who nominated you.
3) State seven things about yourself.
4) Nominate 5 bloggers for the award.
5) Notify chosen bloggers.

1) See above. I have displayed the Award logo

2) I have been nominated by The cycling Scot. Colin has written a useful and inspirational blog about cycling, specifically in Scotland..

3) Seven things about me:
>I live in the great Peak District of England.
>I'm hoping to cycle to Istanbul next year.
>I once did a cross country ski marathon.
>I have climbed to above 9,000 feet in Switzerland - and would love to complete a peak over 10,000ft one day.
>I am a sucker for travel writing comps.
>I've walked the Wainwright Coast to Coast.
>I can't resist a packet of crisps.

4) 
http://www.followtheboat.com/
http://helenwatsontravelwriting.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.juliahammond.co.uk/Travel/HOME.html
http://www.frankaboutcroatia.com/
http://kerrycarrie.wordpress.com/http://www.leavingcairo.com/
5) I hope that you do not mind me nominating you. Your blogs are fantastic and inspirational.