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Weather: Grey, humid
Stats: 62.0 miles, Ave speed moving: 11.3 mph
Counties: Monmouth (Wales); Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
GPS track map: Link here
We rolled up the Wye Valley and soon crossed the river to return to England after our brief stay in Wales. I don't know why, but I assumed our route through the Forest of Dean would be a doddle. But it actually proved to be one of our biggest single climbs so far to reach it, and the B road we took through the Forest had many ups and downs. What with the climbs, the gloomy, humid weather and the fast, busy road, I probably didn't do the forest credit. Anyway, when we emerged from the gloom after the final lung-burster at Stockwell Green we were greeted with welcome far reaching views over the Severn Valley, to which we descended rapidly to Westbury-on-Severn.
The country lanes between Westbury and Upton-upon-Severn, passing through classic English farmland, were a joy, and flattish to boot. I had set myself a challenge to get to Worcester in time to go up the Cathedral tower. Hence I put on a spurt along the final 10 miles or so, and just got there in time.
Our B&Bs were a few miles further on at Fernhill.
Next day
Weather: Grey, humid
Stats: 62.0 miles, Ave speed moving: 11.3 mph
Counties: Monmouth (Wales); Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
GPS track map: Link here
We rolled up the Wye Valley and soon crossed the river to return to England after our brief stay in Wales. I don't know why, but I assumed our route through the Forest of Dean would be a doddle. But it actually proved to be one of our biggest single climbs so far to reach it, and the B road we took through the Forest had many ups and downs. What with the climbs, the gloomy, humid weather and the fast, busy road, I probably didn't do the forest credit. Anyway, when we emerged from the gloom after the final lung-burster at Stockwell Green we were greeted with welcome far reaching views over the Severn Valley, to which we descended rapidly to Westbury-on-Severn.
The country lanes between Westbury and Upton-upon-Severn, passing through classic English farmland, were a joy, and flattish to boot. I had set myself a challenge to get to Worcester in time to go up the Cathedral tower. Hence I put on a spurt along the final 10 miles or so, and just got there in time.
Our B&Bs were a few miles further on at Fernhill.
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| Brian contemplates the silky waters of the Wye |
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| Crossing the Wye back in to England. Annoyingly, there were no Welcome to England/Wales signs. |
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| Nick powering up the road towards the Forest of Dean |
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| Littledean church clock, the village where it is never 11 o'clock |
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| Bee hive storage unit, in the churchyard at Hartpury.. You can't get a self assembly version in IKEA. |
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| Ashleworth tithe barn. Undergoing restoration by the NT, but the workmen were pleased to show me round. |
Local yokel discovered blackberry picking
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| Musket ball marks on Powick Church Tower, inflicted during the battle of Worcester |
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| Looking back over our route from the tower of Worcester Cathedral |
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| On top of the Tower |
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