Interesting Bridges: 3
This morning's miles were gathered up very quickly - the Somerset Level is a superb place to cycle. It was fast all the way up to Bristol.
Bridge no. 1 - Clifton Suspension Bridge
A fine example of Brunel's mastery of the Bridge set in the awe-inspiring Avon valley.
We ploughed through Bristol - I spotted an Original 106 van - Hello to 106 in Bristol - and crossed the river Severn on the long suspension bridge that is the Old Severn Bridge.
We immidiately gained a lot of height so we could make like a bird (in a straight line) to our stop for this evening in Welsh Bicknor (located confusingly in England)
To get to the Welsh Bicknor YHA, there is a wonderful shortcut through a dingly dell, past an abandoned factory, and over a disused railway bridge - an especially fun shortcut to take in the dark on the way home from the local pub (I imagine!)
Thanks today to the bikers in Street hostel for their kind dontion, the proprieters of The Forge Hammer for an amazing Indian meal - and a special mention to Gerald in Wells. Get well soon - we're praying for you!
Till next time
d
1 comment:
Nice legs! :-)
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