Report by Mark M
Chris and Mark met at PC on a windless though chilly morning, setting off to meet Ian and Andrew at High Kelling. From there it was Cley Newgate, Glandford and the hilly Bayfield route to Letheringsett and Sharrington. By this time the sun was shining, skies were clear and it was getting warm enough to stop and remove gilets and arm warmers.
Onwards through Bale, Hindringham to Great Snoring where Ian and Andrew, having other commitments, left us for a shorter 40 mile loop, visiting Norton’s then picking up the return route home.
That left two, enjoying the sun and views through the Barshams to Waterden and up to Quarles and Holkham’s Triumphal Arch. The south gates were open and we had an unobstructed view across the park and out to sea.
Graham A, having taken a more direct route was waiting for us at a very quiet Courtyard Café, and we enjoyed a good lunch outside in the courtyard.
After lunch Graham set off on his own route home, while Chris and I took the east gate out of the park for Burnham Thorpe and the long climb back to the south gate then on to Wighton.
Wighton was ready for the annual scarecrow festival and most gardens had a scarecrow or two appearing out of the hedgerow, some were very comical.
We went through the Walsinghams, then up to Little Snoring, Thursford Green, Gunthorpe to Sharrington, Thornage, Hunworth and the final long climb of the day, up to Edgefield. The final leg took us through Hempstead, past Selbrigg lake to Bodham and PC.
PC to PC was 68 miles with 925m of climbing at an average of 14.7 mph
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Ian A, Andrew B, Graham A.
Saturday 11th May – Bircham Mill
Wednesday 15th May – Stanfield Old Dairy
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/
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