Date: Sat 26th April 2008Distance: 26.6km (16.7m)
Location: Reed, Chiswell, Barley
Conditions: Quite a few cheeky ups & downs
Weather: Cracking
Participants: Gee, Pip, Nik
A new weekend & a new route location. Before I start, congratulations to Phil & Nik on the new addition to the Robbo household. Finally, after four years of procrastinating, Phil bit the bullet, put his hand in his wallet, and bought a Triumph Stag. Unfortunately, in his excitement he inadvertently pocketed the keys to his new baby. An apologetic phone call to the seller back in Norfolk followed. Stupid boy.
Starting off in Reed, a couple of miles south of Royston, the three of us headed off towards Little Chiswell. Continuing on to Barkway, Little Chiswell then to Great Chiswell, we passed several more churches, as well as the windmill at Great Chiswell. Churches seem to form a common link between all walks we are doing. Little Chiswell’s was a particularly good example of Norman architecture,
appreciated by all. We then headed towards Barley finally ending up back in Reed.
A last minute hastily constructed route, expertly constructed by Robbo, proved to be a most enjoyable trek, lot of undulations, testing the legs of one and all. The 50m climb right at the end into Reed, had us all blowing. Today brought it home the challenge ahead of us. 4x today’s route, on terrain similar to the South Downs, confirms that the walk in July won’t be a walk in the park.
Lessons learned – Always slip, slap, slop, not just on your hooter, eh Phil? Also, if you buy a 31 year old motor expect comments about its reliability.
Finally, on a warm day, after a strenuous 4 & ¼ hour yomp, never did a pint of fizzy lager tasted so good.
Two 4 hour treks next weekend.....bring ‘em on.
Starting off in Reed, a couple of miles south of Royston, the three of us headed off towards Little Chiswell. Continuing on to Barkway, Little Chiswell then to Great Chiswell, we passed several more churches, as well as the windmill at Great Chiswell. Churches seem to form a common link between all walks we are doing. Little Chiswell’s was a particularly good example of Norman architecture,
appreciated by all. We then headed towards Barley finally ending up back in Reed.
A last minute hastily constructed route, expertly constructed by Robbo, proved to be a most enjoyable trek, lot of undulations, testing the legs of one and all. The 50m climb right at the end into Reed, had us all blowing. Today brought it home the challenge ahead of us. 4x today’s route, on terrain similar to the South Downs, confirms that the walk in July won’t be a walk in the park.Lessons learned – Always slip, slap, slop, not just on your hooter, eh Phil? Also, if you buy a 31 year old motor expect comments about its reliability.
Finally, on a warm day, after a strenuous 4 & ¼ hour yomp, never did a pint of fizzy lager tasted so good.Two 4 hour treks next weekend.....bring ‘em on.
Gee
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