30 mile cycling trip to Helensburgh

Yesterday, I completed a 30 mile cycling trip from Glasgow to Helensburgh. This was in support of efforts to build a new visitors’ centre and communal space at the Faslane Peace Camp.

The starting point of the cycling trip at the Riverside Museum.

Established since 12 June 1982, the Faslane Peace Camp is the longest permanent peace camp in the world. It has been the base for protests against the Britain's nuclear deterrent for over 31 years, through the use of non-violent direct action, civil disobedience and monitoring the movements of submarines from Faslane Naval Base. 

 Entrance to Faslane Peace Camp, with my bike parked.

The new building will be a sustainable straw-bale/earth building with rainwater-harvesting, turf roof, bottle walls, thermal mass heater. It will be made from a mix of ecological, sustainable and long-term usable recycled materials.

Cleared site for the new building.

The new facilities are needed to help anti-nuclear campaigning, but also provide training and workshops for sustainable low-impact living. Over the Summer months, supporters are encouraged to visit the camp to help out with day to day activities or take part in planned events.

Useful link:

Faslane Peace Camp - http://faslanepeacecamp.wordpress.com/