Crossed the Mersey and the Ribble travelled along the Shropshire Union and Liverpool Leeds canals.
A relatively easy day very pleasant meandering along the canal banks passing examples of our industrial heritage as well as some pretty rough looking characters with the obligatory monster dog. Took the historic ferry across the Mersey although only 10 minutes was well worth it.
The road from the canal to Preston was very easy and pretty fast so we made great time for the last 20 miles or so.
Weather stayed dry and overcast.
Monday, 31 May 2010
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Leominster to Habberly
Leominster to Habberly 46
Started off very wet and continued to rain in the morning. Fortunately we had a relatively easy ride despite some reservations about the Hertfordshire Hills. So a wet but easy day. Stopped in Bishops Castle for lunch in an old pub at the edge of the town. It turned out to be micro brewery with some very tasty ales. Charlie had a soupçon of a very nice low alcohol beer and we lunched on delicious soup and crusty bread.
The weather cleared in the afternoon so by the time we arrived at Habberly the sun was breaking through.
Started off very wet and continued to rain in the morning. Fortunately we had a relatively easy ride despite some reservations about the Hertfordshire Hills. So a wet but easy day. Stopped in Bishops Castle for lunch in an old pub at the edge of the town. It turned out to be micro brewery with some very tasty ales. Charlie had a soupçon of a very nice low alcohol beer and we lunched on delicious soup and crusty bread.
The weather cleared in the afternoon so by the time we arrived at Habberly the sun was breaking through.
Friday, 28 May 2010
First day Lands End to Truro
Lands End to Truro - 40
First day started at 2.30 finished at 6ish.
Weather brilliant and although worried about the wind it proved to be ok.
The ride itself was through some beautiful country lanes and some very inviting pubs. The terrain was challenging but not overly difficult. The big hills were at the end and were long. Everywhere you go involves going down hill and then a serious climb.
First day started at 2.30 finished at 6ish.
Weather brilliant and although worried about the wind it proved to be ok.
The ride itself was through some beautiful country lanes and some very inviting pubs. The terrain was challenging but not overly difficult. The big hills were at the end and were long. Everywhere you go involves going down hill and then a serious climb.
Day 4 Exeter to Street
26/05
Exeter to Street
Another 50+ miles across a much kinder part of the country. The day started quite difficult with a lot of steep climbs but the country levelled off as we hit Somerset. Lots of welcome periods of relative flat broken by the occassional hill. Spent some time in Hatton guitar shop learning about the blues. This is the shop which Charlie went to to learn the Dobro. Arrived in Street to a change of plan. Originally we thought of staying in the youth hostel but it turned out to be well outside town so we got a hotel in town which is all round much better.
Exeter to Street
Another 50+ miles across a much kinder part of the country. The day started quite difficult with a lot of steep climbs but the country levelled off as we hit Somerset. Lots of welcome periods of relative flat broken by the occassional hill. Spent some time in Hatton guitar shop learning about the blues. This is the shop which Charlie went to to learn the Dobro. Arrived in Street to a change of plan. Originally we thought of staying in the youth hostel but it turned out to be well outside town so we got a hotel in town which is all round much better.
Tetbury to Leominster
28/05
Tetbury to Leominster 55
Started quite cold and looked like it could rain but the weather improved as we moved north - at last. Through Gloucester which was quite attractive down by the canal. Roads were not too bad most of the surfaces ok.
Gloucester may well be caught in a time warp - we spotted graffiti "Clapton is god" on a hut. Last time I remember seeing that was in 1968!
Leominster looks quiet will find out tonight.
Tetbury to Leominster 55
Started quite cold and looked like it could rain but the weather improved as we moved north - at last. Through Gloucester which was quite attractive down by the canal. Roads were not too bad most of the surfaces ok.
Gloucester may well be caught in a time warp - we spotted graffiti "Clapton is god" on a hut. Last time I remember seeing that was in 1968!
Leominster looks quiet will find out tonight.
Monday, 24 May 2010
Day 2 Truro to Torpoint
24/05
Truro to torpoint - 50
Our first big day with lots of ups and long downs. Another lovely sunny day. Took lots of water to make sure we didn't dehydrate.
Left at about 10.00 arrived at 4.45.
Quite a challenging day but we've survived. Some beatiful countryside crossing at Fowey was lovely and the hill not too challenging.
BnB at Torpoint more than passable.
ll in all a fine day.
Truro to torpoint - 50
Our first big day with lots of ups and long downs. Another lovely sunny day. Took lots of water to make sure we didn't dehydrate.
Left at about 10.00 arrived at 4.45.
Quite a challenging day but we've survived. Some beatiful countryside crossing at Fowey was lovely and the hill not too challenging.
BnB at Torpoint more than passable.
ll in all a fine day.
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