Tuesday, 21st September 2021
A misty start to the day, typical autumn morning in UK. The mist soon burned off, and, gave a sunny day, with a few clouds, and 21C.
We cycle to Beccles, via NCN 1. A little bit more "up and down" than I would have expected for Norfolk, but, mostly, delightful traffic free lanes.
Our route took in Chedgrave - Lodden - Geldeston - Gillingham - Beccles and was just under 24 miles.
I had plans for a longer circuit, but, that was, perhaps, a little ambitious. Best to quit while you are ahead and the troops are not mutinous.
Coffee and cake at Beccles, and, an afternoon of sitting in the sun, on our return.
Wednesday, 22nd September 2021
A very sunny morning, perhaps, the most sunny this week.
Today, we plan something a little less strenuous, a bicycle ride to Reedham (approximately 6 miles away), where there are at least three pubs, serving lunch.
With the route downloaded to my Garmin, we head for Reedham, via Reedham Ferry.
It is a very pleasant ride, along quiet lanes, almost empty of motor traffic.
I had not realised the only way to cross the River to Reedham, was, via the Reedham Ferry, there is no bridge. All very interesting, adds a little variety to the outing.
A £1 each way for a cyclist and bicycle, 50p for a pedestrian.
Amazingly, the ferry, which is pulled across the river by rather insubstantial looking chains,
also carries cars.
A maximum of two at a time I would say, and, there is a campsite, at the Reedham side, so, Motorhomes and Car/Caravans must cross too.
We check out the available pubs, which. are serving food, a choice of three, and we choose The Lord Nelson, on Reedham Riverside.
It is an idyllic location, right by the riverside, and, the food is very good.
However, a large meal, plus an alcohol drink or two, are perhaps not the best preparation for a cycle ride, even if it is just over 6 miles!
Finally, an admission, I forgot to take the camera, so, there are only frame grabs from the video Camera.
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