Tuesday, 25th November Peter and Frances Wilson Adventures in Norway Hiking and Biking in Arctic Norway – The Lofoten Islands The Lofoten Islands of Norway lie between 67º and 68º north – about 100-150 miles above the Arctic Circle. They rise dramatically from the sea and culminate in a series of jagged ridges and spires, many over 800 m in height, with some out-of-bounds to mere mortals. Several slightly lower summits with good paths allow walkers the opportunity to get amongst the hills and close to the inaccessible peaks. In contrast, the road network is largely confined to the narrow coastal plain with bridges and tunnels linking the islands. Hiking and biking is what we went to do last July (to escape from the golf at Portrush). Cycling along the E10 with a multitude of camper vans and coaches was quite a challenge, but there were also quieter roads where vehicles were few and far between. We didn’t escape golf entirely as we spent one night adjacent to the world’s most northerly course, where you can play all night throughout June and July, needless to say we didn’t.